Benefits of Reading to Children Story time is important for brain development, even for babies who do not talk yet. When you read with children, they are connecting the words you say to the pictures on the page and to the things in their world. All of those connections are … read more
The Minority Education Association sponsored a Santa’s Penguin Helpers event for our children again this year. The YSU student members collected gifts during the month of November. They spent time during their December meeting wrapping all the gifts for children from a designated Head Start classroom. The gifts were delivered … read more
Delta Dental generously donated 400 backpacks to our program for the children. Each backpack contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, water bottle, a dental brushing chart with stickers, a dental coloring book with crayons, and literature promoting dental hygiene. These bags helped Alta Head Start to reinforce the importance of brushing teeth … read more
Alta Head Start appreciates those in our community who provide services and/or materials which enhance our children’s lives. A sincere thank you to Goodwill Industries and the Junior Group, their volunteer organization, for donating over 200 books to our program for distribution to our children and families. This is the … read more
PNC continues to support Alta Head Start’s services to our children and families through awarding a $3000.00 grant to our program. This grant is generated through the efforts of PNC Employees volunteer hours to our program. It is a double benefit, as the employees have graciously helped us complete needed … read more
Every year, Alta Head Start partners with the Swanston Foundation to bring our families food for Thanksgiving. This year may be a little different, but we’re still trying to make the best for our families. Alta Head Start would like to thank the generosity of the Swanston Foundation that made … read more
One of the foundations to the Head Start program is preparing children for success in school. And reading is fundamental to success. With this goal in mind, we’re launching a new series on our Facebook platform to share our joy and appreciation for reading with Storytime Fun. Storytime is … read more
Thank you to PNC and their Grow Up Great® program and understanding that Success Starts Early. PNC donated Lakeshore Learn at Home Kits to all our Head Start children. The skill-building kits had everything children need to prepare for preschool! Activities filled with developmentally appropriate activities that children complete with … read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday June 30, 2020 Contact: Michael Zetts 202.225.5261 Congressman Tim Ryan Announces $8,259,267 Award to Alta Care Group Head Start Youngstown, OH — Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today announced a $8,259,267 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to be awarded to Alta … read more
Alta Head Start would like to sincerely thank Progressive Insurance Corporation for their generous donation of 25 laptop computers, 25 desktop computers and 25 computer monitors. The items we received were refurbished with Microsoft 10 software installation and Progressive also included the shipping cost in the donation. We have already … read more
Alta Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms will remain closed through May 1, 2020, in order to support the governor’s efforts to help contain the COVID-19 Virus. Our staff will continue to connect with you through email, text and phone calls and you will continue to receive activities to … read more
(Youngstown, Ohio) February 24, 2020 — Alta Behavioral Healthcare, which launched its Healthy Habits = Healthy Kids initiative to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to its over 800 Head Start Program, secured its first month-long sponsorship from GBS Corp. GBS’ donation will allow Alta to provide nutritious meals and snacks … read more
It’s the biggest Alta Head Start recruitment event of the year! Register your child ages zero to five years old for Alta Head Start or Alta Early Head Start at the Children in Motion Event, Thursday, August 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Covelli Center. While you’re registering … read more
You can enroll your child for the 2019-2020 Alta Early Head Start or Alta Head Start school year at one of our Fun Day Recruitment Events. Our next event will be held Wednesday, July 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at our McCartney Learning Center, 1988 McCartney Road in Youngstown. … read more
You can enroll your child for the 2019-2020 Alta Early Head Start or Alta Head Start school year at one of our Fun Day Recruitment Events. Our next event will be held Wednesday, July 10 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Westchester Learning Center, 122 Westchester Drive in Austintown. Each … read more
Alta Care Group recently completed its 4-year national accreditation review by The Council on Accreditation (COA). The reaccreditation process was expedited through the Pre-Commission Review Report as a result of Alta having zero out-of-compliance ratings in any of the fundamental practice standards. In a statement, the Council on Accreditation noted … read more
In a move that will be hailed by caring dads, Pampers has announced that they will be providing 5,000 changing tables for men’s restrooms across North America by 2021. A video created by the company highlights the difficulty fathers often encounter when there is a need to change their child’s diaper in a … read more
You can enroll your child for the 2019-2020 Alta Early Head Start or Alta Head Start school year at one of our Fun Day Recruitment Events. Our next event will be held Monday, July 1 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Renaissance Learning Center, 345 Oak Hill Avenue … read more
Kids and their families celebrated the end of the Alta Head Start/Early Head Start school year with a carnival, which was held at the Hofmaster Pavilion in Boardman park on May 23. Children enjoyed face painting, games, crafts and snacks at this fun event. There was also a mini Farmers … read more
Mahoning County parents will have four special opportunities to sign their children up for the 2019-2020 Alta Head Start school year this summer. Each Fun Day Recruitment Event will feature games, activities and prizes for the children who attend. It’s a chance for parents to learn about the many benefits … read more
The PNC Foundation has awarded $8,000 to Alta Care Group’s UPSTREAM Program. The UPSTREAM Program is a home-based literacy and social-emotional development program provided to preschool to second grade children thorough the City and surrounding areas. The goal of the program is to increase a parent’s/guardian’s ability to nurture their … read more
Alta Head Start offers scoliosis screenings to all children in the program with parental consent. On three separate dates in May, Dr. Cafaro and his assistant Erica provided the screening at all of our Head Start locations. Each child was assessed to identify any abnormal curvature in their spine. Scoliosis … read more
Alta Head Start thanks PNC Bank for donating almost $1,700 worth of children’s books to us! Ryan Pastore of PNC Bank presented the donation to our program, which included over 360 books. We plan to distribute these for use by the children in our individual classroom libraries to promote our … read more
The Supermen Read program was implemented in Alta Head Start classrooms during the months of April and May. The program is designed to encourage men in children’s lives to read to them — not just dads, but brothers, uncles, grandfathers and others. The men were provided with a superhero cape … read more
The Camp Challenge Social Hall is the perfect spot for your family’s, organization’s or business’s next event! Located on the west side of Youngstown on the edge of Mill Creek Park, the hall is available to rent on weekends, holidays and some evenings, and can accommodate groups of up to … read more
Friends and families of Alta Head Start and Early Head Start students got valuable information from eight area agencies at our recent Self-Wellness & Safety Fair, held May 14 at Lockwood United Methodist Church. Agencies attending included: YMHA MYCAP Medical Record Services The Ohio Attorney General’s Office Sojourner House Alta … read more
Our Parent Cafés at our Alta Head Start offers family members free access to computers, printers, internet services and paper supplies. Parents can also stop by and explore educational resources with their children on the computers. It’s a great place to study, complete online job applications, apply online for needed … read more
The latest cooking classes taught by YSU Nutrition students to Alta Head Start kids were fun for one and all. The first class focused on pancakes. The children were read the story “If You Feed a Pig a Pancake,” and then learned how to mix their own pancakes. Once cooked, … read more
Alta Head Start’s latest Farmers Market was held on April 10. The market provided an opportunity for Head Start students and their parents to purchase fresh produce using their “Alta Bucks.” Families had 38 different fruits and vegetables to choose from. Each child received a shopping bag to use at … read more
On April 12, students from Alta Head Start and Early Head Start enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Challenge. Kids and their families had a great time participating in crafts, taking pictures with the Easter Bunny and finding the eggs!
The OH WOW! Center in downtown Youngstown was the setting for Alta’s “Stardom in Kindergarten” event on March 22. Children who will be graduating from Alta Head Start this year and their families gathered to celebrate their transition from pre-school to kindergarten. Educators and community neighbors were on hand with valuable … read more
In what has become an annual tradition, The Lowellville Avengers recently paid a visit to Alta Head Start, and it was a wonderful day for students and teachers. The Lowellville Avengers are six high school students portraying superheroes who exemplify good character traits such as respect, fairness and honesty. The … read more
Marilyn Walton of Akron Children’s Hospital, recently conducted a training session for Alta Head Start staff on the subject of asthma. Our staff is required to be trained in how to recognize signs and symptoms of a particular disease and how to administer medication to any child enrolled in Alta … read more
Twenty adults and 20 children from Alta Head Start enjoyed the Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Cooking class held at the Camp Challenge Social Hall on March 20. The William Swanston Charitable Fund provided all the fresh produce for the event, which was titled ” A Night In Italy.” Numerous … read more
The Alta Head Start/Early Head Start Family Dinner Dance was sponsored by Stambaugh Charter Academy and took place on February 15, 2019. Families enjoyed a buffet dinner, father and daughter/mother and son dancing, and children’s crafts. Families toured the Stambaugh Charter Academy School Building and had the opportunity to win … read more
Farmers Markets, which have proven to be extremely popular with Alta Head Start parents and friends, will take place Wednesday, April 10 from 8:00 am–4:00 pm at the following locations: Lockwood McCartney Westchester Renaissance Rockford Village Sebring Farmers Markets are a great opportunity for parents to use their ALTA Bucks … read more
Parents of children ages 3–8 can learn new ways to parent their children at the Incredible Years® Early Childhood Parent Group. This series will meet each Wednesday through May 8. Topics will include: Play is more than fun Everyone loves praise Wait…are my children listening? …and what to do if … read more
Children with happy faces eating tasty and nutritious foods…what could be better? Our Alta Head Start and Early Head Start kids are able to learn about good nutrition while enjoying the best examples of it, thanks to the generosity of The William Swanston Charitable Fund. A generous grant from the Fund … read more
Alta Care Group administers both the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Mahoning County. While these programs have similar goals, there are some differences between them. Here is a summary that will help you understand those differences. Q. Are the services the same in Early Head Start and … read more
The bitterly cold weather that hit the Valley at the end of January is a reminder that parents should know what our policy is at Alta Head Start concerning school closings. We understand that many parents still have to report to work even in the worst weather, so they may … read more
Alta Head Start is working with Youngstown State University’s Dr. Jeanine Mincher, who oversees Nutrition students at YSU that are in the process of becoming Registered Licensed Dietitians. On January 16, Lori Stellmar RD, LD, Head Start Health & Nutrition Manager, provided an orientation to YSU Nutrition students who will … read more
One Health Ohio provides dental services to Alta Head Start/Early Head Start with their mobile dental van. The mobile Dental Van goes to all of our locations. All children who have a parental consent on file are provided with a dental exam and cleaning twice a year. If problems are identified in … read more
During this season of sharing, Alta Head Start would like to express our sincere thanks to The William Swanston Charitable Fund. Once again this year, this organization made it possible for Alta Head Start and Early Head Start students and their families to enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. … read more
Angelica, a parent in our Early Head Start Program, made pumpkin caps for the children in her son Adam’s classroom. She has been crocheting for one year. Angelica spoke to us about her hobby and Alta Early Head Start: What made you want to make the hats for the class? … read more
At the Farmer’s Market held recently at our Alta Head Start Sebring Learning Center, the children welcomed a special visitor — a baby calf! The farmer who brought the calf was Mr. Roger from the Miller-HY Farm. He said she was born on October 4th and weighed 120 lbs. at birth. She … read more
Alta Head Start’s recent Farmer’s Market provided the impetus for learning activities in our Early Head Start classes. Our children aged 6 months to 3 years took part in hands-on activities designed to teach them about the role fresh vegetables play in good nutrition. The kids helped “peel” and then … read more
The 2018 WRTA Holiday Bus was officially launched recently at an event at the Boardman Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, and children from Alta Head Start’s Lockwood and Market Street Elementary Learning Centers were the special guests. More than 50 Alta kids waited their turn … read more
Congratulations to our Head Start Education Supervisors for earning a Supervision Certificate through the Kent State University Stark Campus Regional Workforce Development Program! Topics for the certificate included Team Building, Effective Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Managing Discipline, Motivating Employees, and Turning Conflict into Collaboration. Shown left to right are: Elaine Yeaton, … read more
This is a program for 4- and 5-year olds that helps develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Books, stories, rhymes, music, movement and crafts are used to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Where: Austintown Library, AU Meeting Room (600 S. Raccoon Rd., Austintown) When: Wednesdays in October (Oct. 10th, … read more
Kids of all ages and their families will find lots of fun activities at Whitehouse Fruit Farm’s annual Fall Festival, which happens every weekend in October — Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entire family can enjoy: Horse Drawn Wagon rides Petting Zoo Pony rides Kids’ … read more
Over 40 exhibitors will participate in the 8th Annual Silly Science Sunday at the Oh Wow! Children’s Center, 11 W. Federal Street in Youngstown. This FREE event will take place Sunday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The exhibit actually spills out onto the streets of downtown Youngstown and offers … read more
The 2018-2019 school year got underway at our 13 Alta Head Start/Early Head Start Learning Centers on Monday, August 27. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, both new and returning, as well as their parents and families. Our trained teachers and staff are looking … read more
Parents and their children will have the chance to visit a Head Start location and see for themselves all Alta Head Start has to offer on Friday, August 24. All of Alta Head Start’s locations will hold an Open House on that day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This … read more
If your child is age 3 through 5 years old and lives in Mahoning County, join us at one of our upcoming “Back to School Carnival” events. At these special events, you can complete an application and learn how our programs can benefit your child! (Full-Day and Half-Day Preschool is … read more
We’re proud to announce that, following Alta Head Start’s first comprehensive federal review during its initial 5-year grant period, we were found to be fully compliant in every area measured, without a single area of non-compliance and no deficiencies. The review was conducted by the federal Office of Head Start (OHS), which … read more
If your child is age birth through 5 years old, lives in Mahoning County and has never attended Alta Head Start, join us at our Children in Motion event to be held Thursday, July 26 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown. At this special event, you can complete an application … read more
A new campaign designed to increase awareness of and enrollment in Alta Head Start has been launched in Mahoning County. The theme of the campaign is “Someday.” It portrays youngsters as they might look someday in adult professions such as teachers, scientists, businesspeople and even astronauts. The accompanying text points out … read more
Alta Care Group’s UPSTREAM Program will benefit from two recent grants. The program received $10,336 from The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, as well as $5,000 from PNC Bank. UPSTREAM is a home-based literacy development program for preschoolers through second grade that assists parents in becoming their … read more
Alta Head Start’s Nutrition Education and Support Initiative has received a $45,000 grant from the William Swanston Charitable Fund. This is the third year that the Swanston Foundation has supported this initiative, which provides nutrition education and exposure to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for up to 845 … read more
Alta Head Start/Early Head Start parents and their children are encouraged to attend an informative program on Bedtime Rituals, to be held Thursday, May 24 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Renaissance Center, 345 Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown. A video presentation will show how a set routine at … read more
The whole family can kick up their heels at the Alta Head Start/Early Head Start Sock Hop. This fun evening of music and dancing will take place May 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Alta Head Start Lockwood, 4570 Lockwood Blvd. in Youngstown. In addition to dancing, there’ll be games, … read more
Head Start students at our Westchester and Renaissance Learning Centers got a special visit from the Character Avengers as part of Super Hero Day on April 4th. Some students dressed in their favorite super hero costume or shirt for the occasion. The children heard from The Avengers, who are actually Lowellville … read more
Farmers Markets, which have proven to be extremely popular with Alta Head Start parents and friends, will take place May 16 from 8:00 am–4:00 pm at the following locations: Lockwood McCartney OCCHA Renaissance Rockford Village Sebring Westchester Families from Campbell, Market Street, Easter Seals and Potential are invited to attend … read more
Alta Head Start/Early Head Start will present a Family and Child Safety Event on Wednesday, April 25 from 4:00–6:00 pm at the McCartney Learning Center, 1988 McCartney Road in Youngstown. Among the many topics to be highlighted are fire safety, school safety, summer safety, child car seat safety and highway … read more
The latest Triple P class will take place Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 9:00–10:30 am at the Alta Behavioral Healthcare main location, 711 Belmont Avenue in Youngstown. During this seminar, you’ll have the opportunity to: Meet other parents Share some of your experiences and ideas about being a parent and managing difficult behaviors Discuss … read more
This fun event will take place Saturday, April 14 from 10 am–3 pm at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Numerous local, state and federal organizations — including the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County — are coming together to encourage young people to read. Bring your child and get in on the fun! … read more
Alta Care Group is moving forward with the next phase of renovations to its Camp Challenge facility on Youngstown’s West Side, thanks to a donation of over $43,000 from the Hine Memorial Fund. The donation from the fund, which is administered by the Youngstown Foundation, will be supplemented by a … read more
Alta Head Start/Early Head Start’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place Wednesday, March 28 from 4:00–6:00 pm. The event will be held at Alta Behavioral Healthcare’s Camp Challenge at 939 Wilkinson Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side. In addition to the egg hunt, kids can enjoy free pictures with the Easter … read more
Alta Head Start students, teachers and administrators will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 26 through Monday, April 2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 3. Don’t forget, though, that our Easter Egg Hunt will take place Wednesday, April 28. See the next News & Events item for the … read more
If you’re a parent or caregiver who: is interested in promoting your child’s development and potential, or may have concerns about your child’s mild to moderate level of behavioral problems, or simply wishes to prevent behavior problems from developing …you’ll want to be a part of a free series of … read more
A new series of the Incredible Years® Early Childhood Parent Group is getting underway soon, and it presents a great opportunity for parents of children ages 3-8 to learn: Why play is more than just having fun How praise and rewards improve behavior Tips on teaching your child to listen Ways … read more
Milestones matter! With the Center for Disease Control’s free Milestone Tracker App, you can track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how … read more
The latest Triple P class will take place Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 1:00–2:30 pm at the Alta Behavioral Healthcare main location, 711 Belmont Avenue. During this seminar, you’ll have the opportunity to: Meet other parents Share some of your experiences and ideas about being a parent and managing difficult behaviors Discuss some methods … read more
Triple P discussion groups are a great opportunity to meet other parents who are in situations similar to yours, and can share stories with you and support you. They can help you manage your child’s behavior and prevent the kinds of problems that make your family life stressful. An upcoming … read more
If you’re a parent of children ages 0 to 12 years, you can benefit from this free class. In it, you’ll learn how to: encourage behavior you like deal with problem behavior become confident as a parent be realistic about parenting take care of yourself The class will be held … read more
Alta Head Start presents Get Ready for Stardom in Kindergarten at Oh Wow! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology on Friday February 23, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a great way to get your child ready to go to kindergarten! Members of your community … read more
The hundreds of children who attend activities at Alta Care Group’s Camp Challenge — as well as the general public — will benefit from a $20,000 grant given to Alta by the Youngstown Foundation for renovations to the facility. The grant will be used for much-needed improvements to the Social … read more
The last day of classes for all Head Start/Early Head Start children will be Friday, December 22, 2017. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Happy Holidays to all of our children and their families!
Join us Saturday, December 2 for a “Tis the Season” Alta Bucks Parent Store from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Social Hall at Camp Challenge, 939 Wilkerson Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side. You can use your Alta Bucks to choose from a nice selection of new or gently used items, including: Toys, books, … read more
Alta Head Start Farmer’s Markets will take place at all of our Learning Center locations on Wednesday, November 15 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for you to use your Alta Bucks to buy fresh vegetables and other produce, just in time for the upcoming … read more
It’s rewarding and enjoyable to be a parent, but not always easy. The challenge is to raise healthy, well-adjusted children in a loving, predictable environment. This Triple P discussion group will help you deal with one day-to-day challenge all parents face — taking your child shopping with you. The class … read more
If you’re a parent of children ages 0 to 12 years, you can benefit from this free class. In it, you’ll learn how to: encourage behavior you like; deal with problem behavior; become confident as a parent; be realistic about parenting; and take care of yourself. The class will be … read more
Sitting down to eat as a family is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. It’s a time for adults to role-model manners such as saying “Please,” “Thank you,” “May I have the…” “This is delicious!” “You worked hard to make a great meal for our family!” … read more
Each of our Alta Head Start sites has a Parent Café or Parent Cart where families of children accepted into our Head Start program can use a computer to access the internet for parent-child activities, job searches, agency registration assistance, résumés or any other activity that will assist you or … read more
A new series of the Incredible Years® Early Childhood Parent Group is getting underway soon, and it presents a great opportunity for parents of children ages 3-8 to learn: Why play is more than just having fun How praise and rewards improve behavior Tips on teaching your child to listen Ways … read more
If you’re a parent or caregiver who: is interested in promoting your child’s development and potential, or may have concerns about your child’s mild to moderate level of behavioral problems, or simply wishes to prevent behavior problems from developing …you’ll want to be a part of a free series of … read more
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) is an observation instrument that assesses the quality of teacher-child interactions in center-based preschool classrooms. CLASS® includes three categories of teacher-child interactions that support children’s learning and development: Emotional Support assesses the degree to which teachers establish and promote a positive climate in their classroom through their … read more
The Alta Head Start program goes above and beyond the National Head Start requirements for Teacher qualifications by employing a large majority of Lead Teachers with Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education. Every Teacher Assistant has, at a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA). In addition, the majority of our Lead Teachers … read more
A new edition of this important guide to volunteering with Alta Head Start has been published. It contains valuable information about the many activities you can take part in both in the classroom and at home to help Alta Head Start in its mission to support the social, emotional, behavioral, … read more
If you have a child ages 0-5 years old and would like to enroll him or her in Alta Head Start or Alta Early Head Start, you’ll have a great opportunity to do that this week. A Head Start Registration Event will take place on Thursday, August 10 from 4:00–7:00 … read more
In our ongoing effort to provide the absolute best learning experience and environment for our Alta Head Start/Early Head Start children, we will be implementing the following enhancements to our program for the 2017-2018 school year: Right Response Techniques We will be training our staff and implementing ongoing teacher support … read more
If your child is enrolled in Alta Head Start or Alta Early Head Start, you can automatically receive notifications via text or email from Alta. From upcoming events and activities to Parent-Teacher Conferences to school closings due to bad weather — all of this and more arrives instantly at your … read more
Need to access to the internet for parent-child activities, job searches, agency registration assistance, résumés, etc.? Each of our Learning Centers has a Parent Cafe or Parent Cart where Head Start families can do all of this and more — in fact, any online activity that will assist you or your … read more
Alta wishes to welcome you and your family to our Birth to Five Head Start Program. We hope to partner with you as your child begins their educational journey. We are excited to be a part of that journey with you! Head Start is different from other preschool programs, as we … read more
If you’re the parent of a child 6 weeks–3 years old, or of a child 3–5 years old, you may enroll him or her in Alta Early Head Start or Alta Head Start at special enrollment events to be held in July. Here are the dates and locations* for these … read more
If you’re the parent of a child 6 weeks–3 years old, or of a child 3–5 years old, you may enroll him or her in Alta Early Head Start or Alta Head Start at a special enrollment event on Monday, June 26. The enrollment event will be held at the … read more
Alta Head Start’s Rockford Village Learning Center is located at 1406 Dogwood Dr. There you’ll find quality educational programs in a nurturing, secure and developmental appropriate setting for children birth to five. Alta Head Start/ Early Head Start has qualified, credentialed teachers who are trained in best practice academic and … read more
Alta Head Start will open a classroom this fall at Market Street Elementary School in Boardman. The full-day Head Start program will serve the families who live in the neighborhood. Children who attend will be able to make a seamless transition to Market Street Elementary. More details on how to … read more
Alta Head Start’s Renaissance Learning Center is located at 345 Oak Hill Ave. There you’ll find quality educational programs in a nurturing, secure and developmental appropriate setting for children birth to five. Alta Head Start/ Early Head Start has qualified, credentialed teachers who are trained in best practice academic and social-emotional … read more
Alta Head Start has received a $35,000 grant from the William Swanston Charitable Fund. The grant will enable Head Start to continue to provide healthy snacks to participating children in Head Start/Early Head Start classes, while they and their families will receive enhanced nutrition education, which will contribute to better … read more
Alta Head Start’s OCCHA Learning Center is located at 3660 Shirley Rd. There you’ll find quality educational programs in a nurturing, secure and developmental appropriate setting for children birth to five. Alta Head Start/ Early Head Start has qualified, credentialed teachers who are trained in best practice academic and social-emotional … read more
Alta Head Start’s McCartney Learning Center is located at 1988 McCartney Rd. There you’ll find quality educational programs in a nurturing, secure and developmental appropriate setting for children birth to five. Alta Head Start/ Early Head Start has qualified, credentialed teachers who are trained in best practice academic and social-emotional … read more
The focus of Alta Head Start’s Education Program is on your child’s individual needs —incorporating family, community, ethnic and cultural characteristics. To help meet these needs, we have adopted the Creative Curriculum, which provides a framework that allows teachers to be creative and flexible in building a program based on their … read more
Alta Head Start provides children with opportunities to learn in group settings, ensuring that they’ll be socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten. Among the specific activities that help prepare both children and their families for the transition to kindergarten are: Field trips to local kindergarten classrooms A Kindergarten Transition Event … read more
Alta Head Start’s Campbell Learning Center is located at 2002 Community Circle. There you’ll find quality educational programs in a nurturing, secure and developmental appropriate setting for children birth to five. Alta Head Start/ Early Head Start has qualified, credentialed teachers who are trained in best practice academic and social-emotional standards … read more
Alta Early Head Start’s Pregnant Mothers Program provides prenatal planning and helps you prepare for the arrival of your baby. Services include: Prenatal and parenting education for young mothers so they can deliver a healthy baby and be a successful parent Home visits from a qualified parent educator Tracking the … read more
Our Alta Head Start Nutrition Department implements and executes the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). CACFP is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by the Ohio Department of Education. The purpose of the Nutrition Department is to provide nutritious meals and snacks to infants … read more
Our Alta Head Start second Farmers Market was a huge success but it wouldn’t have been if we didn’t have families like you! We are very interested in hearing about your experience. Please share photos of any foods you prepared with the vegetables and fruits you got that day. We … read more
Alta Head Start/Early Head Start’s Parental Engagement Program helps children progress better in school.
Farmers Markets were held at multiple Alta Head Start/Early Head Start locations on Wednesday, April 5. Parents and partners of Alta, including Child Care Partners, Youngstown City School Parents and Lockwood Parents were able to use their “Alta Bucks” to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Alta Bucks are earned when parents volunteer at Head … read more
PNC Bank has announced several new programs that will provide major funding to early childhood education in the areas they serve. Alta Head Start will be a major beneficiary of several of them. At a press conference April 4 at Alta Head Start’s Renaissance Learning Center, PNC Bank representatives Ted Schmidt … read more
Alta Head Start continues to expand and refine its preschool program in Mahoning County. There are 38 classrooms throughout the county serving 845 children. A new site at Youngstown State University has opened that will allow students from several departments to gain experience with the children on the university campus. A new … read more
The premise of Head Start is simple: every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential. When Head Start was first launched in 1965, the idea of providing comprehensive health, nutrition, and education services to children in poverty was revolutionary, if not radical. The Head … read more
Alta Head Start continues to expand and refine our programs. We have been working with several community providers and have jointly engaged in cooperative projects. Our site on Lockwood Boulevard is operated by Alta Head Start and the Mahoning County Educational Services Center. The newest classroom will be on the campus … read more
Children that participate in Head Start programs receive innumerable benefits. These advantages appear immediately, last a lifetime, and even have an effect on other generations. The effects are particularly strong amongst certain subgroups of children, particularly Hispanic and African-American children, dual language learners, children who are homeless or in foster … read more
The Alta Head Start Male Involvement/Fatherhood program was established for the purpose of encouraging fathers and significant male figures to become actively involved in the social and educational development of their children, and to be positive role models for them. The mission of the Male Involvement/Fatherhood program is to provide … read more
Please remember that when the weather outside is frightful, our classrooms are warm and delightful. Alta Head Start realizes that parents still need to go to work and school, or may even want to keep their child’s daily routine the same, so we make every effort to keep our classrooms … read more
Alta Care Group received a grant from the William Swanston Charitable Fund to assist Head Start Children and their families to identify and establish positive nutritional alternatives and to incorporate them into their lives. Lori Stellmar, Head Start nutritionist, has been working with Santisi’s Wholesale Foods to expose children to a … read more
Alta Head Start volunteers play a very important role in supporting the Head Start staff, children and parents. Head Start is a federally funded program which requires us to involve parents and community partners. This is known as In-kind service, and our primary source of In-Kind is through volunteers (both … read more
Alta wishes to welcome you and your family to our Birth to Five Head Start Program. We hope to partner with you as your child begins their educational journey. We are excited to be a part of that journey with you! Head Start is different from other preschool programs as we … read more
Full-day preschool for children will also be learning lab for YSU students Alta Head Start and Youngstown State University announced today the opening of an award-winning full-day preschool program on the YSU campus. The YSU Learning Center Model Classroom, located in Beeghly Hall on campus, will be staffed by Alta … read more
UPSTREAM is a home-based literacy and social/emotional program to help children from preschool through second grade improve their reading and literacy skills and be socially and emotionally ready to learn. UPSTREAM provides: literacy skill-building activities involving colors, numbers, letters and cutting skills, developed for a child’s own level of need … read more
AUSTINTOWN, OHIO — Since assuming the administration of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Mahoning County in August 2015, Alta Care Group has worked diligently to bring each program up to the highest standards. Now, Alta Head Start announces that seven of its ten Head Start/Early Head … read more
The health of Alta Head Start children is one of our primary concerns. We provide a comprehensive health service program that features free preventive screenings and exams. Included are physical exams, vision and hearing screenings, oral health care and nursing services, as well as developmental and mental health screenings. We work … read more
