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Making a difference in the lives and families of young children within our communities.
Who we are:
CCS Early Learning, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides quality early childhood education programs and family services for children birth to 5 years of age and pregnant women throughout the Mat-Su Borough.
What we do for children:
Children enrolled in CCS enjoy a learning environment of the highest quality, staffed by qualified early childhood educators. All programs are licensed by the state. Our primary goals are to promote children’s social skills and school readiness.
Classroom experiences include literacy development, early math and science exploration, creative arts, and physical health and development.
Nutrition program provides healthy meals in accordance with the USDA food program.
Developmental and health screenings, with medical resources and referrals as needed.
Variety of outdoor play opportunities and field trips for children enrolled in Head Start.
Regular opportunities for parents to meet with the teachers at the center or at home to discuss their child’s progress.
Bus transportation is provided (when available) to children enrolled in the Head Start preschool program at all center locations.
2022 Annual Report
Palmer Center Early Head Start classroom.
Programs:
HEAD START (Ages 3-5) - Center based preschool services available at 4 locations; Wasilla, Palmer, Meadow Lakes, and Fairview. The Head Start program includes bus transportation (when available), breakfast, and lunch. Class hours vary depending on center location and are listed on their individual pages in this website.
EARLY HEAD START (6 weeks to age 3) - Center based early education services available year round in Wasilla, Palmer, Fairview. Parents must be eligible for child care assistance.
Class Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm
HOME BASED EARLY HEAD START (Prenatal to age 3) - Infant/toddler services provided in the home weekly throughout the Mat-Su Borough with monthly social groups.
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