West Las Vegas Head Start

03/17/2020

An important announcement from WLVHS about breakfast & lunch service
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01/31/2020

Head Start & Early Head Start staff attending “Circle Of Security” training. Training provided by “First Born”.

01/17/2020

West Las Vegas Head Start & Early Head Start are on a two hour delay due to road conditions. Be safe!

01/16/2020

When children are with the same teachers over time, they get the attention and affection they need to have meaningful relationships. Use this tip sheet to explore how continuity of care is key to the healthy development of young children ages birth to 3:

This tip sheet outlines how continuity of care is key to the healthy development of young children birth to 3. It also lists three types of continuity of care systems.

01/15/2020

From the month of January to the end of the year, we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Early Head Start (EHS). Follow along as we share important facts, strategies, tools, and resources to promote EHS, a program that has changed the lives of more than 3 million infants and toddlers and their families.

12/05/2019

Policy Council

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving, to all our friends and families!

11/18/2019

Watch Dr. Bergeron's latest video blog to find out how we are addressing the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders. Dr. B shares some of the creative approaches Head Start programs have taken to support children who are affected by substance use, including wrap-around care and supports to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren:

Find out how the Office of Head Start is addressing the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders. In this video, Dr. B discusses how Head Start programs can support children who are affected by substance use.

11/18/2019

Explore the key role caregivers play in supporting children with special healthcare needs. Through collaboration with families and the medical home, Head Start programs can ensure children are in safe environments that promote their health and learning:

This webinar discusses the best practice elements of an Individualized Health Plan and how to identify children who may benefit from an IHP.

10/30/2019

Head Start Awareness Month - October

Early Head Start teachers what a great group of educators.

10/29/2019

Head Start Awareness Month - October

West Las Vegas Head Start provides Early Head Start services to pregnant moms and children 16 weeks of age to age 3. Give your child every opportunity!

10/26/2019

West Las Vegas Schools has been providing Head Start services to San Miguel County since 1965. Currently, serving over 140 children in Head Start, 24 Early Head Start children from 16 weeks to age 3 and 12 pregnant moms.