Androscoggin Head Start
and Child Care
Program Options and Costs
All of our programs emphasize physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and educational development. Children receive health screenings, as well as both child and family learning about proper nutrition.
Pre-Kindergarten (Part Day, Part Year)
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Ages 3 to 5
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Free to eligible families
Pre-Kindergarten and Child Care (Full Day, Full Year)
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Ages 3 to 5
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Parent/guardian must be employed or attending educational/job training
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Fees are low and are based on monthly gross income
Early Head Start (Full Day, Full Year)
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Ages 6 weeks to 3
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Parent/guardian must be employed or attending educational/job training
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Fees are low and are based on monthly gross income
Home Based and Early Home Based
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Birth to age 5, and pregnant women
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Free to eligible families
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Home Based Family Educators meet weekly with the family in the home
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Parents and children participate in group socialization time twice monthly in a Head Start classroom setting or on a field trip
Child and Adult Care Food Program
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The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a U.S.D.A. funded program designed to help all Head Start Programs and Family Childcare Homes provide nutritious meals and snacks to children 12 years of age and under. For more information, please call (207) 795-4040 ext. 330.