Save the Children Head Start - Rapides Parish

We will be accepting applications from 9:00-1:00 daily at any site!

❗️W. O. Hall and Jackson Street Parents ❗️

❗️Zion Hill and Lee Parents❗️

Join Start Early, Together for Head Start, Washington State Parent Ambassadors, and MomsRising for a free webinar created specifically for current and former Head Start parents and caregivers.

We'll explain changes currently proposed by the federal government, why your voice matters, and how you can confidently take action during the public comment period ending on October 6, 2026.

The webinar will take place this Wednesday, August 12 at 12pm CT (1pm ET / 10am PT).

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Protect Head Start: Make Your Voice Count During the Public Comment Period. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Head Start parents and caregivers know firsthand how Head Start changes lives. Now, you have an opportunity to help shape the future of the program. The federal government has released proposed updates to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the foundation for the high-quality early learnin...

❗️McKeithen Parents❗️

Initial home visits are an important part of the Head Start experience. They help build a foundation of trust and partnership between families and educators while giving teachers a better understanding of each child’s unique world.

During a home visit, we learn about your child’s interests, strengths, routines, family culture, and individual needs. This information helps us create meaningful learning experiences and provide the right support as your child transitions into the classroom.

Parents and caregivers, please be open and honest with your child’s teacher! The more we know about your child—what they love, what makes them excited, what may trigger big feelings, how they communicate, and what helps them feel safe and successful—the better we can support them in the classroom.

You know your child best. Your insight matters, your voice matters, and your partnership makes a difference!

❤️ Together, we can help your child feel safe, supported, confident, and ready to learn!

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Toddlers are still learning how to communicate, so their behavior often speaks louder than their words. Between ages 1 and 3, they're learning to express emotions, test boundaries, explore their world, and become more independent. That's why it's completely normal to see:

- Frequent use of the word "no"
- Big reactions to changes in routine
- Tantrums when they're tired, overwhelmed, or can't express what they need
- Clinginess during separation or in new situations
- Defiance as they learn where the boundaries are

These behaviors aren't signs that something is wrong. They're part of healthy brain development.

Explore the Baby Brain Map, our interactive guide to the science of early brain development, and discover how everyday moments help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being: https://bit.ly/4w3j4jg

Parenting Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Season: Learning Routines and Educational Activities for Kids - Sesame Workshop Back to school is an exciting, and sometimes overwhelming, time for caregivers and children alike. Whether it's refreshing routines or checking in on big

Head Start works. Let’s keep it that way.

Swipe through to learn what Head Start is, why it matters and how you can join Save the Children Action Network in protecting it. 👉 https://bit.ly/4fSMM4f

All of our staff attended Pre Service in Lafayette at the Cajundome last week getting ready for the upcoming school year. It was an amazing week full of learning and collaboration!

We are currently at Preservice training getting our cup filled and getting ready to SOAR!