Welcome to the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Head Start Program website.
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Our Mission:
The mission of the EBRP Head Start Program is to provide preschool children from low-income families with a comprehensive array of activities that help them develop academically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Getting Started
Get the Head Start Advantage!
Locations
Find locations in Baton Rouge that offer Head Start services.
Parents
Resources for parents wishing to engage their children and prepare them for Head Start.
Head Start
– Making a Difference for Children –
Children in Baton Rouge are getting the Head Start Advantage.
Children Enrolled & Served Entire Year
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Children Graduated to Kindergarten
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Parent & Community Volunteers
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Why Choose Head Start?
Early Learning and Development
Head Start promotes comprehensive early childhood education that fosters intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Head Start programs deliver comprehensive education that nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional development in children, focusing on language, cognitive skills, and critical thinking from an early age to establish a robust foundation for future learning.
Health and Nutrition Support
The program ensures kids ages 3-5 receive essential health screenings and nutrition, supporting their overall well-being.
Head Start emphasizes child development through nutrition, physical activities, and regular health screenings, including vital dental and vision checks during crucial developmental years, ensuring children are healthy, well-nourished, and prepared for learning.
Family Engagement and Support
Head Start encourages strong parental involvement and provides various family support services to enhance socio-economic stability.
Head Start actively involves parents in their child's education, offering roles in program planning and decision-making, while providing family support through parenting resources, financial education, and sometimes job training, enhancing the socio-economic status of families.