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Narrative

Head Start provides center-based and home-based preschool education for children ages 3-5 years old. Also, the program provides support services that include:

• health and dental care
• nutrition (healthy eating)
• special education
• parent skill workshops
• social services

Children are provided with a daily lunch and breakfast or snack, which meet all federal and state nutrition guidelines. Classrooms typically operate from September through early June, Monday-Friday, from 8:30am-2pm.

Program also provides child care for children 2 months to 12 years old who have parents that are working full time/going to school.

Program is part of a larger agency, South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), providing many services to low income families/individuals.

Centers are located in Framingham, Marlboro, Medway, and Northbridge. Each center is able to serve children from surrounding towns.

Service Types

• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Child Care
• Communication
• Counseling
• Education

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8

Languages Spoken

• Arabic
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Services at School

Additional Information

• Accredited By: Children & Families, EEC and NAEYC
• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: EEC ,City of Framingham