About Head Start (The Improvement Association)
The Improvement Association has served moderate to low-income families across Southside Virginia since 1968, and its Head Start program in Dinwiddie is the early education arm of that work. Head Start combines early childhood education with health, nutrition, mental health and parental involvement initiatives. The association also operates Saint Paul's Child Development Center and Parents as Teachers, an early childhood support program, alongside workforce development, pre-employment training and a housing solutions program. Its 21st Century after-school program adds academic help, enrichment activities and youth development for older students. Head Start is rated 5 from one Google review. Families can contact the association to ask about enrolling a child, and its board, events and a donation page are published for supporters.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesEnrichment programs
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (804) 469-4495
- 10305 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Head Start (The Improvement Association)
What ages does Head Start (The Improvement Association) serve?
Head Start (The Improvement Association) takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Head Start (The Improvement Association) cost?
Head Start and Early Head Start are free federal programs for eligible families with children up to age five. Call (804) 469-4495 to ask about eligibility and openings.
Does Head Start (The Improvement Association) accept child care subsidies?
Head Start (The Improvement Association) has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (804) 469-4495 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at Head Start (The Improvement Association)?
Head Start (The Improvement Association) has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does Head Start (The Improvement Association) use?
Head Start (The Improvement Association) offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Head Start (The Improvement Association) licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Head Start (The Improvement Association) in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is Head Start (The Improvement Association) and how do I contact it?
Head Start (The Improvement Association) is at 10305 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Its phone number is (804) 469-4495. It has a 5.0-star rating from 1 Google review.
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