Early Head Start and EHS_CCP
(Services to Pregnant Women/Infant – Toddler Care)
- Our programs are NYS Licensed Childcare Center for children 6 weeks/to 36 months Our classrooms enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of infants and toddlers; assists pregnant women in accessing comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; supports parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles as the first and most important teacher for their children; and helps families build assets and move toward self-sufficiency.
MY CHILD’S DAY (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Partnerships
• A partnership has been established with Lakeshore Family Center located in Irving, NY for children 0-3 years old.
Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Two’s
• The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos is used by center staff to create daily routines and meaningful experiences that are responsive to children’s strengths, interests, and needs.
• Teachers work with families to provide responsive care giving while incorporating learning objectives that meet children’s basic needs; promote social-emotional development; and support cognitive, physical, and language development.
Health & Nutrition Services
• Research shows that children’s healthy brain development begins prenatally and expands rapidly in the first three years of life.
• Early Education can assist you in accessing health insurance, as well as medical and dental services in the community.
• COI provides breakfast, lunch and snack as part of our daily routine. Formula and baby food is provided for infants. Private space for breastfeeding mothers is available.
• Diapers are provided for infants and toddlers. We also assist with toilet training.
Parent, Family & Community Engagement
• COI’s Early Education services offers parents a comprehensive range of opportunities for family support, involvement, and leadership.
• All cultures, goals, and circumstances of individual parents are respected and confidentiality is held to the highest standard.
At Chautauqua Opportunities Inc, we believe that family engagement is the key to unlocking the full potential of every child. Our Head Start program isn’t just about providing early education, it’s about creating a strong, supportive community where families thrive!
Why Family Engagement Matters: When families are involved, children excel. Active family participation in a child’s education leads to positive outcomes such as:
Improved academic success
Enhanced social skills
Increased school readiness
What We Offer:
- Early Learning: Access to a high-quality educational experience for children.
- Supportive Services: Health screenings, nutritious meals, and family resources.
- Workshops & Events: Opportunities for parents to learn, grow, and connect with other families.
- Family Advocates: Supportive staff who listen and guide families every step of the way.
Positive Outcomes for Families:
- Strengthened parent-child relationships
- Enhanced social and emotional development for both kids and adults
- Greater confidence in navigating education and community resources
- Empowered families who are partners in their child’s success!
- Have a child birth – 3 years.
- Reside in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Qualifications based on income eligibility