Are you ready to give your child a head start in life and learning?
Champlain Valley Head Start is here for you!
Our mission is to provide high quality services to help children and families thrive and reach their full potential. We promote the health, safety and well-being of children, and maintain strong collaborative partnerships to meet the changing needs of children, families and communities.
“A positive experience focused on families helping understand how to have their child interact with others and manage themselves as growing individuals.”
-CVHS Parent
“The information I receive gives me a lot of insight on how to be a good parent”
-CVHS Parent
[What I like most about Head Start is] the teachers, the fact that they are teaching my child so much. I love the [UVM Kiddie CATs] program to help get our children moving. I love the free, healthy meals, my child has tried so many new things / different ways to eat things since starting there. I love that they worked with my daughter on potty training. I love how we have a family connection person.
Over the years, CVOEO's dedication to nurturing young minds has been invaluable to our family, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact it has had on [our child’s] development. The commitment and care demonstrated by the entire team have not gone unnoticed, and we feel fortunate to have been a part of such a remarkable program. Once again, we extend our sincerest gratitude to . . . the entire team for the continuous support and dedication you have shown to our family and countless others. Your efforts have made a significant difference in our lives, and we will forever be grateful.
Based on 2022-2023
Out of the 335 participants served, more than 90% were from income eligible families which fell within the federal poverty level at $30,000 for a family of 4.
Healthy Children are better equipped to learn. More than 85% of CVHS children are up to date based on EPSTD standards.
On average, CVHS children increased 15% in all domains during the fall to spring assessment period.
Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families!
When you come to work for CVHS you’re getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a supportive working environment with strong colleagueship and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. We are also one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont according to VT Business Magazine for the past 3 years! Join us to find out why!
NOTICE: This website is supported by Grant Number 01CH012878 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
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Burlington, VT 05401
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