Capital Area Head Start

Children at Capital Area Head Start learned about the life cycle of a caterpillar. Children were excited to see caterpillars go into a chrysalis, and eventually become a butterfly! 🐛➡️🦋

Children engage in observation, documentation of what they see, and hands-on activities to learn more about the process.

A great experiment for Spring!🌞

🌱🥗 From Garden to Table! 🥗🌱

What a rewarding experience for our young gardeners! With the guidance of a Master Gardener, the children planted lettuce and radishes, cared for them as they grew, and are now harvesting the fresh produce themselves.

Today, they picked the vegetables they nurtured from tiny seeds and turned them into a delicious salad for lunch! 🌿❤️

Through hands-on gardening, children learn where food comes from, practice responsibility and patience, and discover the joy of growing healthy foods. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a meal made with ingredients you grew yourself!

Great job, gardeners! 🌱👏🥬

CAHS open house is one week away!

You don't want to miss the awesome giveways! Tri County Barbecue Catering Inc. and Alsies Harrisburg Ice Cream Truck will be present as you learn how Capital Area Head Start is more than just a program!

Our team can't wait to see you there!🌞

The Newport Head Start Center closed out their school year coordinating with Ready for School, Ready to Succeed - Harrisburg and enjoyed a Bike Derby. Families had their choice of fabric painting puppets or t-shirts, playing at an airplane station, sharing a snack, taking a chance on the Plinko board, and creating artwork in the chalk area.

Newport Public Library, Tri County Community Action Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Aging joined the fun, shared information, and provided fun activities.🌞🌻⭐️

Save the date for Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 12:00-3:00! Capital Area Head Start (CAHS) will be hosting an open house!

Community members are invited to visit our Granite Street location at 1709 N. 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA, to learn more about how CAHS gives children a head start in life, empowers parents, and strengthens families. There will be treats, food trucks, giveaways, and activities for the entire family! Join us for some fun!🌞

Thank you, PNC readers, for "Inspiring Great Futures for Young Children!📚

Built on the understanding that education is a powerful means for economic and social mobility, offers high-quality programs, resources, and experiences that plant the seeds for a lifetime of opportunities.🖍️

Joining our friends at Mikayla's Voice🐞to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month!

Super Brady: Always on the Move! is a wonderful book highlighting understanding and acceptance. This amazing book, written by kids, gives teachers and parents a springboard for further discussion about diversity, friendship, and kindness.

To get your book, visit: https://www.mikaylasvoice.org/product/super-brady/

April is Autism Acceptance Month!

We’re recognizing the unique journey and vibrant strengths that make us who we are.🐞

Acceptance means embracing autistic individuals as they are, valuing their inherent worth and supporting their needs, while appreciation goes further to celebrate their unique perspectives, strengths and contributions to society.

📖Join us in reading our book- Super Brady Always on the Move. Follow Brady’s adventurous spirit and share his valuable life lessons with others.🌟

https://www.mikaylasvoice.org/product/super-brady/

Shawnee Hooper, Capital Area Head Start Executive Director and Ellen Kyzer, Client Community Relations Director, PPNCstopped by the aabc27 Newsstudio to talk with GGood Day PA on ABC27Host and Producer, Amy Kehm, about our new outdoor education area at our Granite Street Center.

Thanks to a grant from The PNC Foundation, our students at Granite Street are enjoying a new gardening area, mud kitchen, climbing logs, and art area!

This expanded outdoor learning area is part of , PNC’s bilingual signature philanthropic initiative helping children from birth through age five develop a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you to the team at GGood Day PA on ABC27for having us!

Watch now!

New Grow Up Great Outdoor Space at Capital Area Head Start’s Granite Street Center Thanks to a $75,000 investment from the PNC Foundation, children at Capital Area Head Start’s Granite Street Center now have a brand-new nature based outdoor learning space designed to spark …

The children and staff of Banks Street Capital Area Head Start Center had a visit from Chuck Sweeder, President & CEO of Keystone Human Services.

Each class chose a favorite book for him to read. One of the classrooms, currently focusing on the theme of encouragement, took an extra step to make the visit even more meaningful. The children created thoughtful and uplifting cards for him, offering words of encouragement to support him as he read aloud.📚

The motto of Capital Area Head Start in action: Take care of yourself. Take care of your friends. Take care of your home and school!