Full Day Head Start

Children attend school Monday through Friday. The program is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Families must be working 32 hours per week or attending school full time.

A typical day includes: breakfast, lunch, supper, tooth brushing, free play, large and small group activities and outdoor play. All activities promote kindergarten readiness.

Classroom size: Twenty children with one teacher and two-teacher assistants.

A Family Services Advocate will contact you at your home at least once a month to discuss family needs and concerns and will help to locate resources needed to meet family goals.

The teaching staff and Family Services Advocate make at least three home visits each year to discuss goals for your child and their progress in the program.

Parents are invited to participate in the program.

AKA operates three full day programs:

  • 20 Slots - San Miguel – Lemon Groove
  • 20 Slots - Farragut - El Cajon
  • 80 Slots - Granada - Spring Valley

Twilight is a program for families employed or going to school. The program operates from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. –Children attend (5) five nights per week. They receive snack and supper.

*Note: Parents must be working, in school, or training.

Full Day Head Start

Children are enrolled for five days per week in a family child care home. Parents may select the provider of their choice, and are given the opportunity to visit the family child care homes before the provider is selected.

Head Start benefits the entire family.