Head Start
&
Early Head Start
Apply and Contact US Here!
Enrollment occurs each year before the fall semester begins. Feel free to call us at 845-343-4191 x7000 if you have any questions.
- Printable Application (English): Application English
- Solicitud Imprimible (Espanol): Application Spanish
- Online Application (English): Click Here
- Solicitud en linea (Espanol): Haga Clic Aqui
WHAT IS HEAD START?
RECAP Head Start is a collection of early learning centers in Middletown, Scotchtown and Port Jervis in Orange County and Monticello and Woodbourne in Sullivan County that support the school readiness, early development and care of children in the centers.
Pregnant women in Sullivan County can receive home-based services to support a healthy pregnancy and bonding.
Development services focus on:
Health
Children receive:
Health and development screenings, nutritious meals,
Oral health and mental health support. Programs connect families with: Medical,
Dental, and
Mental health services, and
Ensure that children are receiving the services they need.
Early Learning
Individualized learning experiences Children’s school readiness
Planned and spontaneous instruction, Relationships with adults, and play, Language and literacy,
Early math and science concepts, and Social and emotional development.
Family well-being
Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as: housing stability,
continued education, and
financial security.
Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and
engage families around children’s learning and development.
Download our Annual Report: Head Start Annual Report 2024
Our Schools
Middletown
(Main office)
96 North Beacon Street, Middletown NY 10940
(845) 343-4191
Fax: (845) 956-1271
Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Port Jervis
56-58 Church Street, Port Jervis NY 12771
(845) 856-6821
Fax: (845) 858-8176
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Scotchtown
240 Midland Lakes Road, Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-6567
Fax: (845) 692-6585
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Meet our staff
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at the USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.