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Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive preschool developmental program that provides services to income eligible children and their families.

The Head Start Program operates in the context of the child's total environment: Classroom, Family, and Community. The program promotes school readiness but also health, nutrition, mental health, family services, and parent involvement.

MCCA, Inc. Head Start Program has been operating in the Martin County area since 1965; Beaufort County are since 1977; and the Pitt County area since 1985. Our Head Start program serves 547 children ages 3 - 5, operates from September through May, with one center operating year-round. The Head Start Centers are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., with one center operating until 3:00 p.m.

Head Start believes that each child is an unique individual. A child can benefit most from a comprehensive program, which involves both the family and community. As the family is the principle influence on a child's development, they must be a direct participant in the program. Thus the program serves the child not only through educational, health, nutrition, and mental health services, but also provides support and needed services for the total family. As the basic needs of the family are met, they are enabled to better nurture the development of its children.