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Message to Parents
 
Parents and Staff:

By staying apart for the time being, Head Start is working to ensure that we are limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our community. In service of this, I want to share a one-minute video that reminds us of the most important actions we can take as individuals to reduce risk for ourselves and others: 

 • Practice social distancing
 • Wash your hands
 • Stay home as much as you can, especially if you have a cough, fever, or shortness of breath
 • I encourage you to watch this video with your family. And be sure to share it with family and friends on social media and via email.

Even though we are currently apart, we look forward to coming back together as a community soon.

Best,
Leslie Callahan
Director of Direct Services
Early Childhood Intervention and Head Start/Early Head Start
Every Child Deserves a Head Start!
Head Start offers free, high quality child development services to income eligible families with children ages 0-5 years old.  Head Start and Early Head Start is child-focused learning, but also provides comprehensive services to the child's family.
We believe that everyone has a variety of strengths and that by encouraging instructional staff and parents to build on those strengths, our efforts will enhance student achievement. 

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Call for more information!

(806) 677-5333

  • Head Start Classes for children ages 3-5
  • Early Head Start Classes for children ages 0-3
  • Home Based Services for children ages 0-5 (select sites)
  • Pregnant Women Services (select sites)
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Head Start/Early Head Start program is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children of enrolled families in a way that:

  • Promotes intellectual and cognitive development
  • Improves physical and mental health
  • Advocates healthy nutritional practices
  • Enhances student achievement
  • Increases parent involvement
  • Encourages self-sufficiency
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For Head Start calendars outside of Amarillo, contact your local ISD.

CONTACT HEAD START

Cleveland Street Center - Office or Attendance
(806) 677-5401

Nelson Street Center - Office or Attendance
(806) 677-5371

Recruiter for Head Start 
(806) 677-5333

Recruiter for Early Head Start 
(806) 677-5360


Leslie Callahan
Director of Direct Services
Early Childhood Intervention and Head Start/Early Head Start
 (806) 677-5300 | Email
 
Danee Puga
Assistant Director
Head Start/Early Head Start

(806) 677-5320 | Email

Rachel Hall
Coordinator, Support Services, Head Start
(806) 677-5304 | Email

Lynde Longbine
Education Coordinator, Head Start/Early Head Start
(806) 677-5420 |  Email

Barbara Solano
Coordinator, Family Services/ERSEA
(806) 677-5431   | Email

Kelly Kenedy
Coordinator, Quality Assurance
(806) 677-5307 | Email

Daniel Matejko
Early Childhood Principal, Cleveland and Nelson Center
(806) 677-5400 |  Email

Lee Ann Brasher
Early Childhood Center Director, Nelson Center
(806) 677-5371  | Email

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