Mountainland Head Start

Training and Professional Development - The purpose of early childhood training and professional development is to prepare and continuously support staff to work with and on behalf of young children and their families. Professional development provides opportunities to stay abreast the latest reserach and best practices to improve staff knowledge, skills, practice, and service delivery.

USDA Child Care Food Program - Mealtime at Head Start is an extension of the classroom wherein children learn gross and fine motor skills, table manners, social skills, and many other self-help skills to prepare them for school. Each day, children are offered a nourishing meal and snack that is prepared and served on-site. Menus and recipes are created by a registered dietitian and follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern. Meals served at Head Start are planned to be colorful, delicious, and nutritious in order to foster the appropriate growth and development of the children. The menu offers a variety of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, lean meats and dairy, and whole grain breads.