Davis Head Start/Early Head Start

Free Summer Lunch starts today! See locations on flyers.

Sixty-one years ago, Head Start started as an 8-week summer program. Eight weeks. The idea was modest by design, a way to see if reaching kids early could make a difference.

It made a difference.

What grew from those first summers is now one of the longest-running early childhood programs in American history, serving families in cities, rural towns, tribal communities, and migrant farmworker camps alike. Forty million children and counting.

Today we mark 61 years — not just with pride, but with real gratitude for the teachers, family advocates, nurses, and parents who do this work every single day.

Be a part of the birthday celebration: https://go.nhsa.org/61

Starting June 1, Summer Lunch in Davis County.

Celebrate a home visitor in your life during !

Home visitors play an important role in the lives of families across the country. Davis Head Start is proud to support our home visitors this week and every week.

March is National Sleep Awareness Month.

Sleep is not a luxury, it’s a biological necessity and a critical pillar of health. When we get enough quality sleep, our bodies and minds are able to repair, restore, and perform at their best.

Most healthy adults need 7–9 hours of sleep each night to support physical health, mental well-being, memory, focus, and emotional resilience.

This month, Southwest Utah Public Health Department and Davis County Health Department are launching a Sleep Health Initiative to help our communities learn practical ways to prioritize sleep and build healthier habits.

By being intentional about our sleep, we can strengthen our health, improve daily performance, and support a healthier community.

🔗 Learn more:
swuhealth.gov/sleep

Our online application and appointment scheduling is now open!

Families can find additional information and complete an online application by visiting our website: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/academics/early-childhood/head-startearly-head-start-and-title-i-preschool

We’re Proud to Share Some Exciting News!

Davis School District Head Start has been honored with the Program of Excellence Award from the National Head Start Association (NHSA) at the National Conference held last week!

This national recognition celebrates our program’s commitment to high-quality services, strong family partnerships, and meaningful outcomes for children. Being selected as one of 11 programs nationwide to receive this award is a true testament to the dedication, passion, and teamwork of our staff, families, and community partners.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone who helps make Davis Head Start a place where children and families thrive every day.