Health & Nutrition Overview

Wellness is a significant contributor for each child's ability to thrive and develop.

Provisions:

• High-quality health, oral health, mental health, and nutrition services that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate supporting each child’s growth and school readiness
• Safe environment by providing active supervision
• Assistance to families in accessing a Medical and Dental home as well as health insurance
• Screenings: evi­dence-based vision and hearing, growth assessment, dental, speech and developmental
• Nutritional needs: foods served are high in nutrients and low in fat, sugar and salt.  Children are involved in classroom food related activities
• Oral Health: children brush teeth at least once daily. Teaching teams promote effective dental hygiene and provide dental education.

For additional information or questions regarding our program, please contact one of our Head Start Health-nutrition team members at (972) 348-1072 or (972) 348-6824.

 

Mental Health Overview

The area of Mental Health Services supports social and emotional skills in the classroom and at home through consultation, which includes providing strategies, resources, and referrals for teachers and families.

For additional information or questions regarding our program, please contact one of our Head Start Mental Health team members at (972) 348-1698 or (972) 348-1664.