Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer a variety of service models, depending on the needs of the local community.
Head Start programs support children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. Driggs Head Start is a duration preschool program that holds class Monday through Thursday from mid-September to mid-August. Staff members include Rose Bourasa, center manager, Lisa Summerlin, family advocate, Melissa Solano, teacher, Emily Anguiano, assistant teacher, Kelsey Williams, cook, and Sarah Liddle, center aide.