INCA Head StartINCA Head StartParent OrientationParent OrientationINCA Head StartINCA Head Start

Parent OrientationParent Orientation

Welcome to our School!Welcome to our School!

What Is Head Start?What Is Head Start?

• Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program that began during the summer of 1965 under the leadership of Lyndon B. Johnson

• This Head Start program is operated by INCA Community Services, Inc. a non-profit organization.

• INCA serves Johnston, Atoka, Marshall and Murray counties.

• “No Child and No Family Left Behind”.

• Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program that began during the summer of 1965 under the leadership of Lyndon B. Johnson

• This Head Start program is operated by INCA Community Services, Inc. a non-profit organization.

• INCA serves Johnston, Atoka, Marshall and Murray counties.

• “No Child and No Family Left Behind”.

Head Start MissionHead Start Mission

• INCA Head Start is a Pre-School Program that is dedicated to providing excellence in education by investing in the future of families in rural communities, thus empowering them with skills and knowledge to meet challenges throughout life.

• INCA Head Start is a Pre-School Program that is dedicated to providing excellence in education by investing in the future of families in rural communities, thus empowering them with skills and knowledge to meet challenges throughout life.

Head Start GuidelinesHead Start GuidelinesHead Start GuidelinesHead Start Guidelines

Head Start must follow the following guidelines to maintain compliance.

Head Start Performance StandardsINCA Policies/PlansState LicensingUSDA Requirements

Head Start must follow the following guidelines to maintain compliance.

Head Start Performance StandardsINCA Policies/PlansState LicensingUSDA Requirements

Income GuidelinesIncome GuidelinesIncome GuidelinesIncome Guidelines• Federally mandated income guidelines

include:

– 1 person family $11,670 annually– 2 person family $15,730

– 3 “ $19,790– 4 “ $23,850– 5 “ $27,910– 6 “ $31,970– 7 “ $36,030– 8 “ $40,090

•Add 4,060 for each additional persons.•only 10% of our total funded enrollment can be above income .

• Federally mandated income guidelines include:

– 1 person family $11,670 annually– 2 person family $15,730

– 3 “ $19,790– 4 “ $23,850– 5 “ $27,910– 6 “ $31,970– 7 “ $36,030– 8 “ $40,090

•Add 4,060 for each additional persons.•only 10% of our total funded enrollment can be above income .

Age EligibilityAge EligibilityAge EligibilityAge Eligibility• 3 & 4 year olds and their families.3 & 4 year olds and their families.

• 3 year olds may enroll 3 year olds may enroll

upon their 3upon their 3rdrd birthday* birthday*

• 4 year-olds must turn 4 4 year-olds must turn 4 by September 1by September 1

* if they meet income guidelines and openings are available.* if they meet income guidelines and openings are available.

• 3 & 4 year olds and their families.3 & 4 year olds and their families.

• 3 year olds may enroll 3 year olds may enroll

upon their 3upon their 3rdrd birthday* birthday*

• 4 year-olds must turn 4 4 year-olds must turn 4 by September 1by September 1

* if they meet income guidelines and openings are available.* if they meet income guidelines and openings are available.

Center InformationCenter Information• Davis Head Start

• Location: 701 E Benton Davis

• Phone: (580)-369-3226

• Davis Head Start

• Location: 701 E Benton Davis

• Phone: (580)-369-3226

Center InformationCenter Information• Sulphur Head Start

• 1218 W. 9th , Sulphur

• (580)-622-5206

• Sulphur Head Start

• 1218 W. 9th , Sulphur

• (580)-622-5206

Center InformationCenter Information• Mill Creek Head Start

• 603 S. Choctaw Rd. Mill Creek

• (580)-384-5333

• Mill Creek Head Start

• 603 S. Choctaw Rd. Mill Creek

• (580)-384-5333

Agency Smoke Free Policy

Agency Smoke Free Policy

• Smoking & tobacco use is prohibited at all times in all space utilized by INCA Community Action Agency Centers. This includes classrooms, staff offices, kitchens, restrooms, parent and staff meeting rooms, hallways, outdoor play areas, and in vehicles used for transporting clients/children…

• Smoking & tobacco use is prohibited at all times in all space utilized by INCA Community Action Agency Centers. This includes classrooms, staff offices, kitchens, restrooms, parent and staff meeting rooms, hallways, outdoor play areas, and in vehicles used for transporting clients/children…

CHILD ABUSE & CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECTNEGLECT

CHILD ABUSE & CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECTNEGLECT

• State Law #335 requires that anyone suspecting children are being abused or neglected will report to their local child abuse agency or call the child abuse hotline.

1-800-522-3511• Discuss the following… 

1. INCA Reporting Procedures

2. INCA Follow-up Procedures

• State Law #335 requires that anyone suspecting children are being abused or neglected will report to their local child abuse agency or call the child abuse hotline.

1-800-522-3511• Discuss the following… 

1. INCA Reporting Procedures

2. INCA Follow-up Procedures

Child Pick Up/Drop Off PolicyChild Pick Up/Drop Off Policy

• Parents have listed names of authorized persons for pick-up on enrollment forms.

• Children will not be released to unauthorized persons without verbal or written permission from custodial parent.

• Children must be signed-in and signed-out every day upon drop off and pick up.

• Parents have listed names of authorized persons for pick-up on enrollment forms.

• Children will not be released to unauthorized persons without verbal or written permission from custodial parent.

• Children must be signed-in and signed-out every day upon drop off and pick up.

Children’s Belongings

and Dress

Children’s Belongings

and Dress • Personal belongings are kept in a single

cubby or locker in the classroom.• No money, food, candy, gum or toys are to

be brought to Head Start by the child.• Dress children in appropriate play clothes

suitable to the weather.• We encourage children to wear shoes they

can run and play in. Flip-flops are discouraged due to high injury incidents.

• Personal belongings are kept in a single cubby or locker in the classroom.

• No money, food, candy, gum or toys are to be brought to Head Start by the child.

• Dress children in appropriate play clothes suitable to the weather.

• We encourage children to wear shoes they can run and play in. Flip-flops are discouraged due to high injury incidents.

AttendanceAttendance• It is vital that your child attend school

regularly. Our USDA source for feeding your children is dependent upon regular attendance. Please call the center when your child will be absent. (before 9:00 am if possible)

• Excessive unexcused absences may result in being dropped from the program. 

• It is vital that your child attend school regularly. Our USDA source for feeding your children is dependent upon regular attendance. Please call the center when your child will be absent. (before 9:00 am if possible)

• Excessive unexcused absences may result in being dropped from the program. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER!INCLEMENT WEATHER!

• Centers will be closed for inclement weather if the public schools are closed.

• Watch local weather stations… KTEN & KXII for closing lists

• Centers will be closed for inclement weather if the public schools are closed.

• Watch local weather stations… KTEN & KXII for closing lists

EducationEducationEducationEducation Each Head Start classroom offers the

following learning opportunities:

Dramatic Play BlocksLibrary/Listening Sand/WaterWriting/Computer ArtMath/Manipulative ScienceOutside Play Music

Each Head Start classroom offers the following learning opportunities:

Dramatic Play BlocksLibrary/Listening Sand/WaterWriting/Computer ArtMath/Manipulative ScienceOutside Play Music

Early Childhood Development Education Objectives of Head

Start

Early Childhood Development Education Objectives of Head

Start

1) To provide children with a learning environment and the varied experiences which will help them to develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally.

2)To involve parents in educational activities of the program in order to enhance their role as the prime influence in the child’s education and development.

1) To provide children with a learning environment and the varied experiences which will help them to develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally.

2)To involve parents in educational activities of the program in order to enhance their role as the prime influence in the child’s education and development.

CurriculumCurriculumCurriculumCurriculum• Head Start uses Creative Curriculum.

• The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool is an award-winning curriculum system for preschool success. It features research-based content and daily resources that are fully aligned with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and state early learning standards.

• Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning, The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

• Head Start uses Creative Curriculum.• The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool is an

award-winning curriculum system for preschool success. It features research-based content and daily resources that are fully aligned with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and state early learning standards.

• Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning, The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

Play is Important!Play is Important!Play is Important!Play is Important!• While it may look like, “just playing”, children are learning

and expressing themselves through play.

“Today, I Am A Child, And My Work Is Play! ”

• Educational activities help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.

• INCA Head Start follows a weekly lesson plan and has a daily activity schedule posted in each classroom.

• While it may look like, “just playing”, children are learning and expressing themselves through play.

“Today, I Am A Child, And My Work Is Play! ”

• Educational activities help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.

• INCA Head Start follows a weekly lesson plan and has a daily activity schedule posted in each classroom.

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences / Home Visits / Home Visits

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences / Home Visits / Home Visits

• Two (2) parent/teacher conferences • Two (2) home visits

– Usually set with the Public School’s schedule.

– Made at a convenient time for parents. – Purpose – To discuss child’s progress

in a more comfortable environment.

• Two (2) parent/teacher conferences • Two (2) home visits

– Usually set with the Public School’s schedule.

– Made at a convenient time for parents. – Purpose – To discuss child’s progress

in a more comfortable environment.

Field TripsField Trips• Written/verbal parental permission before

your child can attend.

• Head Start children transported together on Agency provided vehicle.

• Parent volunteers welcome and greatly appreciated.– Younger siblings may not ride in agency

vehicles unless enrolled in the program…

• Written/verbal parental permission before your child can attend.

• Head Start children transported together on Agency provided vehicle.

• Parent volunteers welcome and greatly appreciated.– Younger siblings may not ride in agency

vehicles unless enrolled in the program…

Classroom Behavior Expectations

Classroom Behavior Expectations

• Centered around behavior management.• Compliance is a priority in the classroom.

– Teachers encourage in three specific ways:• Very specific praise. (ex. ‘That’s terrific counting!’)• Broken record (repeating an instruction 3 times using the same

words in a neutral tone of voice.)• Simple choices: when-then, if –then, either-or

– using 2 choices: » When you…then you…(ex .You have 2 choices; When you can

keep your hands to yourself, then you can play with your friend.)

» If you…then you…(ex. You have 2 choices; If you can roll the cars on the floor, then you can continue to play in the area…)

» Either-or (ex. You have 2 choices; You can either sit down in the swing or you can get off the swing.)

• Centered around behavior management.• Compliance is a priority in the classroom.

– Teachers encourage in three specific ways:• Very specific praise. (ex. ‘That’s terrific counting!’)• Broken record (repeating an instruction 3 times using the same

words in a neutral tone of voice.)• Simple choices: when-then, if –then, either-or

– using 2 choices: » When you…then you…(ex .You have 2 choices; When you can

keep your hands to yourself, then you can play with your friend.)

» If you…then you…(ex. You have 2 choices; If you can roll the cars on the floor, then you can continue to play in the area…)

» Either-or (ex. You have 2 choices; You can either sit down in the swing or you can get off the swing.)

It’s All About the Children!It’s All About the Children!

HealthHealthHealthHealth• A major emphasis of Head Start and the

goal of the Health Content Area is the early identification and intervention of health problems.

• Head Start staff and parents working together can remedy health abnormalities and prevent new ones.

• A major emphasis of Head Start and the goal of the Health Content Area is the early identification and intervention of health problems.

• Head Start staff and parents working together can remedy health abnormalities and prevent new ones.

Health…Health…Health…Health…• Screenings

– vision, hearing, speech…

– Physical, dental & lead exams

• Follow-up appointments

• Immunizations

• Medication

• Screenings– vision, hearing, speech…

– Physical, dental & lead exams

• Follow-up appointments

• Immunizations

• Medication

ScreeningsScreeningsScreeningsScreenings• Vision, hearing, and speech

screenings will be done within the first 45 days of school.

• Mental Health screenings are completed twice a year, more if necessary…

• Follow ups will be required as needed…

• Vision, hearing, and speech screenings will be done within the first 45 days of school.

• Mental Health screenings are completed twice a year, more if necessary…

• Follow ups will be required as needed…

Physical and Dental ExamsPhysical and Dental Exams

• Children are required to have a physical and dental examination each year they are enrolled in Head Start.– A physical/dental form or documentation from the

doctor/dentist needs to be completed by the doctor/dentist and returned to center staff.

• In addition follow-up treatment referrals– Referrals made and listed on forms are vital to

maintain the child’s health.– Help is available.

• Children are required to have a physical and dental examination each year they are enrolled in Head Start.– A physical/dental form or documentation from the

doctor/dentist needs to be completed by the doctor/dentist and returned to center staff.

• In addition follow-up treatment referrals– Referrals made and listed on forms are vital to

maintain the child’s health.– Help is available.

Lead Screening Is Important !!

Lead Screening Is Important !!

• Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health hazard for children under 6 yrs old.

• High lead levels can cause cognitive delays, behavior problems, language delays, kidney damage, brain damage, decreased growth, poor coordination, stomach problems, sleeplessness, etc.

• Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health hazard for children under 6 yrs old.

• High lead levels can cause cognitive delays, behavior problems, language delays, kidney damage, brain damage, decreased growth, poor coordination, stomach problems, sleeplessness, etc.

Lead Screening (cont)Lead Screening (cont)

• The 2007 Head Start Re-Authorization Act mandates that each Head Start Program have a record of the Lead Screening of each child.

• We will need the date and results of any Lead Screening completed on all Head Start children (WIC, Well Child Screening at the Health Dept., some EPSDT & Sooner Care exams).

• Any child that has not been Lead Screened will need to be referred for a screening.

• The 2007 Head Start Re-Authorization Act mandates that each Head Start Program have a record of the Lead Screening of each child.

• We will need the date and results of any Lead Screening completed on all Head Start children (WIC, Well Child Screening at the Health Dept., some EPSDT & Sooner Care exams).

• Any child that has not been Lead Screened will need to be referred for a screening.

ImmunizationsImmunizationsDTAP Doses 5

MMR Doses 2

IPV Doses 4

HEP A Doses 2

HEP B Doses 3

Varicella Doses 1

DTAP Doses 5

MMR Doses 2

IPV Doses 4

HEP A Doses 2

HEP B Doses 3

Varicella Doses 1

Head Lice Policy and Head Lice Policy and ProcedureProcedure

Head Lice Policy and Head Lice Policy and ProcedureProcedure

Policy For communicable disease prevention: Children with lice or

nits will be sent home and may only return to the classroom when they are lice and nit free.*

All children are checked regularly.

Procedure When nits are found the child’s parent will be contacted to pick

the child up from school. Lice treatment Parent/relative must bring child back to school. (Child will not

be allowed to ride the bus at this time.) *Before admittance to class/center teacher or staff member

must check for nits before the parent leaves. If no nits are found child may stay. If nits are found child may not stay.

This procedure is to protect the health and safety of all children in Head Start’s care.

Need help? Just ask us!

Policy For communicable disease prevention: Children with lice or

nits will be sent home and may only return to the classroom when they are lice and nit free.*

All children are checked regularly.

Procedure When nits are found the child’s parent will be contacted to pick

the child up from school. Lice treatment Parent/relative must bring child back to school. (Child will not

be allowed to ride the bus at this time.) *Before admittance to class/center teacher or staff member

must check for nits before the parent leaves. If no nits are found child may stay. If nits are found child may not stay.

This procedure is to protect the health and safety of all children in Head Start’s care.

Need help? Just ask us!

COMMUNICABLE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICYDISEASE POLICYCOMMUNICABLE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICYDISEASE POLICY

• The following communicable diseases will require short term exclusion from the Head Start center. Children may return to the Head Start center 24 hours after being treated and by bringing a release signed by a physician.

 • Chicken Pox Diptheria• Fever (over 100.4) Head Lice• Hepatitis A Impetigo• Influenza Measles• Bacterial Meningitis Mumps• Whooping Cough Pinworms• Polio Ringworm• Rubella Salmonella• Scabies Strep Throat• Tuberculosis Vomiting• Diarrhea (uncontrolled) Conjunctivitis 

• The following communicable diseases will require short term exclusion from the Head Start center. Children may return to the Head Start center 24 hours after being treated and by bringing a release signed by a physician.

 • Chicken Pox Diptheria• Fever (over 100.4) Head Lice• Hepatitis A Impetigo• Influenza Measles• Bacterial Meningitis Mumps• Whooping Cough Pinworms• Polio Ringworm• Rubella Salmonella• Scabies Strep Throat• Tuberculosis Vomiting• Diarrhea (uncontrolled) Conjunctivitis 

Disabilities…Disabilities…• INCA Head Start will be an integrated program

of preventative and restorative services, designed to identify and meet the special needs of each child and family enrolled in the program by:– Providing children with the necessary services which

will ensure that the child and family achieve the full benefits of participation in the program.

– Mobilize community resources to serve children with problems that prevent them from coping with their environment.

• INCA Head Start will be an integrated program of preventative and restorative services, designed to identify and meet the special needs of each child and family enrolled in the program by:– Providing children with the necessary services which

will ensure that the child and family achieve the full benefits of participation in the program.

– Mobilize community resources to serve children with problems that prevent them from coping with their environment.

……DisabilitiesDisabilities……DisabilitiesDisabilities• Head Start must reserve 10%

of enrollment for children with professionally diagnosed disabilities.

(Vision, speech, hearing, physical, etc…)

• Head Start must reserve 10% of enrollment for children with professionally diagnosed disabilities.

(Vision, speech, hearing, physical, etc…)

Mental Mental HealthHealthMental Mental HealthHealth• Mental Health is not just taking care of

problems after they evolve or erupt, but providing a healthy, happy environment to help insure that problems do not arise.

• INCA Head Start contracts with the following for mental health providers:– Oklahoma Families First– Local Health Departments– Local Extension Agencies– Local Doctors and Hospitals– Public Schools and Churches

• Mental Health is not just taking care of problems after they evolve or erupt, but providing a healthy, happy environment to help insure that problems do not arise.

• INCA Head Start contracts with the following for mental health providers:– Oklahoma Families First– Local Health Departments– Local Extension Agencies– Local Doctors and Hospitals– Public Schools and Churches

Children Learn What They LiveChildren Learn What They LiveChildren Learn What They LiveChildren Learn What They Live

  

• If a child lives with CRITICISM, he learns to CONDEM.• If a child lives with HOSTILITY, he learns to FIGHT.• If a child lives with PITY, he learns to be SORRY FOR HIMSELF.• If a child lives with JEALOUSY, he learns to feel GUILTY.• If a child lives with ENCOURAGEMENT, • he learns to be CONFIDENT.• If a child lives with TOLERANCE, he learns to be PATIENT.• If a child lives with PRAISE, he learns to be APPRECIATIVE.• If a child lives with ACCEPTANCE, he learns to LOVE.• If a child lives with APPROVAL, he learns to LIKE HIMSELF.• If a child lives with RECOGNITION, he learns to HAVE A GOAL.• If a child lives with HONESTY, he learns what TRUTH IS.• If a child lives with FAIRNESS, he learns what JUSTICE IS.• If a child lives with SECURITY, he learns to have FAITH IN HIMSELF.• If a child lives with FRIENDLINESS, he learns that • The world IS a NICE PLACE in which TO LIVE. by Ann Wilkins

• If a child lives with CRITICISM, he learns to CONDEM.• If a child lives with HOSTILITY, he learns to FIGHT.• If a child lives with PITY, he learns to be SORRY FOR HIMSELF.• If a child lives with JEALOUSY, he learns to feel GUILTY.• If a child lives with ENCOURAGEMENT, • he learns to be CONFIDENT.• If a child lives with TOLERANCE, he learns to be PATIENT.• If a child lives with PRAISE, he learns to be APPRECIATIVE.• If a child lives with ACCEPTANCE, he learns to LOVE.• If a child lives with APPROVAL, he learns to LIKE HIMSELF.• If a child lives with RECOGNITION, he learns to HAVE A GOAL.• If a child lives with HONESTY, he learns what TRUTH IS.• If a child lives with FAIRNESS, he learns what JUSTICE IS.• If a child lives with SECURITY, he learns to have FAITH IN HIMSELF.• If a child lives with FRIENDLINESS, he learns that • The world IS a NICE PLACE in which TO LIVE. by Ann Wilkins

Social ServicesSocial ServicesSocial ServicesSocial Services• GED/ Literacy • Housing Assistance • Medical/Dental

Assistance • Prescription Drug

Assistance• Tax Help • Parenting Skills

Classes/Child Care

• GED/ Literacy • Housing Assistance • Medical/Dental

Assistance • Prescription Drug

Assistance• Tax Help • Parenting Skills

Classes/Child Care

• Transportation• Computer Skills • Job Training • Health & Nutrition • Birth Certificates• Weatherization• Utility, Rent,& Food

Assistance• Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Counseling

• Transportation• Computer Skills • Job Training • Health & Nutrition • Birth Certificates• Weatherization• Utility, Rent,& Food

Assistance• Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Counseling

Parent InvolvementParent InvolvementParent InvolvementParent Involvement• Parent involvement is the key to the

success of any Head Start Program.

• Come volunteer at Head Start.

– Head Start dollars are matched by 20% of in-kind.

– Review and sign job description.

– Share your ideas with us.

• Parent involvement is the key to the success of any Head Start Program.

• Come volunteer at Head Start.

– Head Start dollars are matched by 20% of in-kind.

– Review and sign job description.

– Share your ideas with us.

WAYS VOLUNTEERSWAYS VOLUNTEERS CAN PARTICIPATE CAN PARTICIPATEWAYS VOLUNTEERSWAYS VOLUNTEERS CAN PARTICIPATE CAN PARTICIPATE

1. Make teaching aids.  

2. See that art supplies are ready for use.

3. Repair toys, equipment. 5. Wash cot covers, paint aprons, doll

clothes, dramatic play clothes, dresses.

 6. Supply classrooms with magazines,

play jewelry, wood, and nails. 7. Supply dramatic play clothes:

dresses, shirts, vests, hats, etc.

 

1. Make teaching aids.  

2. See that art supplies are ready for use.

3. Repair toys, equipment. 5. Wash cot covers, paint aprons, doll

clothes, dramatic play clothes, dresses.

 6. Supply classrooms with magazines,

play jewelry, wood, and nails. 7. Supply dramatic play clothes:

dresses, shirts, vests, hats, etc.

 

8. Chaperone field trips.

 9. Supervise classroom and play activities.

 10. Read stories to the children.

 11. Music activities, singing, finger plays & exercise.

 12. Supervise hygienic routine: brushing teeth, washing face and hands.

 13. Play games with children indoors & outdoors.

 14. Share your heritage with us.

 

8. Chaperone field trips.

 9. Supervise classroom and play activities.

 10. Read stories to the children.

 11. Music activities, singing, finger plays & exercise.

 12. Supervise hygienic routine: brushing teeth, washing face and hands.

 13. Play games with children indoors & outdoors.

 14. Share your heritage with us.

 

16. Assist with serving food to children at mealtime.

 17. Clean bathrooms, tables,

chairs, cubbies, & shelves. 18. Prepare children’s work to take

home. 19. Assist teaching staff in

preparing and sending out parent notes.

 20. Be willing to serve on various

committees: Health Services Advisory, Education, Policy Council, Family & Community,

Partnerships Council. 

16. Assist with serving food to children at mealtime.

 17. Clean bathrooms, tables,

chairs, cubbies, & shelves. 18. Prepare children’s work to take

home. 19. Assist teaching staff in

preparing and sending out parent notes.

 20. Be willing to serve on various

committees: Health Services Advisory, Education, Policy Council, Family & Community,

Partnerships Council. 

21. Attend parent meetings and become actively involved with planning activities for children and parents.

 22. Babysit during parent

meetings, Policy Council Meetings, etc.

 23. Assist in planning and

decorating for Head Start graduation.

 24. Share any special talents you

may have. Example: art, music, songs or stories the children may enjoy, carpentry, wood carving, play-acting, etc.

25. Record books/stories on tape for Library/Literacy center.

21. Attend parent meetings and become actively involved with planning activities for children and parents.

 22. Babysit during parent

meetings, Policy Council Meetings, etc.

 23. Assist in planning and

decorating for Head Start graduation.

 24. Share any special talents you

may have. Example: art, music, songs or stories the children may enjoy, carpentry, wood carving, play-acting, etc.

25. Record books/stories on tape for Library/Literacy center.

NutritionNutritionNutritionNutrition• Breakfast, lunch, and an

afternoon snack.• USDA Approved• Menus meet USDA

guidelines• Low in sugar, salt and fat

• Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

• USDA Approved• Menus meet USDA

guidelines• Low in sugar, salt and fat

NutritionNutrition• Staff & Volunteers sit with the

children to eat, incorporating family style meal practice and sharing the same menu unless there’s a documented restriction.

• Staff & volunteers do not supervise from standing position (towering over the children).

• Staff ensures that seconds are available to children (providing experience of passing food).

• Staff plans food related activities/field trips.

• Staff & Volunteers sit with the children to eat, incorporating family style meal practice and sharing the same menu unless there’s a documented restriction.

• Staff & volunteers do not supervise from standing position (towering over the children).

• Staff ensures that seconds are available to children (providing experience of passing food).

• Staff plans food related activities/field trips.

• Staff ensures that mealtimes are served in a pleasant atmosphere that contribute to the development and socialization of enrolled children

• Breakfast is offered to children at the time they arrive if they haven’t had breakfast.

• Menus are posted and available to parents

• Mealtimes provide opportunities for self help and school readiness skills to be enhanced (assist in table setting, emptying trays, etc.).

• Staff ensures that mealtimes are served in a pleasant atmosphere that contribute to the development and socialization of enrolled children

• Breakfast is offered to children at the time they arrive if they haven’t had breakfast.

• Menus are posted and available to parents

• Mealtimes provide opportunities for self help and school readiness skills to be enhanced (assist in table setting, emptying trays, etc.).

TransportationTransportationTransportationTransportation• Pedestrian safety• Teaching activities• Emergency bus evacuation

drills• Home packets• Services

• Pedestrian safety• Teaching activities• Emergency bus evacuation

drills• Home packets• Services

Other Helpful Other Helpful InformationInformation

Other Helpful Other Helpful InformationInformation

• Dress your child for the weather

• Send an extra set of clothes

• Sign-in/Sign-out each day

• Attendance

• Routine

• Call Teacher if child will be absent*– Average daily attendance is essential.

• Dress your child for the weather

• Send an extra set of clothes

• Sign-in/Sign-out each day

• Attendance

• Routine

• Call Teacher if child will be absent*– Average daily attendance is essential.

MORE INFORMATIONMORE INFORMATION

Check our website…

www.incacaa.org

Check our website…

www.incacaa.org

INCA Central Office202 S. Capitol Tishomingo, OK 73460

(580) 371-2352

www.incacaa.org

Executive Director: LaQuita ThornleyHead Start Director: Mary Spence

Facilities/Transportation Manager: Sue IshmaelFamily/Community Partnerships Mgr: Sherrie Adams

Atoka County Family Advocate: Teresa WorkmanMurray County Family Advocate: Sandy BonhamMarshall County Family Advocate: Chuck Coulter

Health/Training Mgr: Kathy CastleberryNutrition Manager: Sharon GarrisonHead Start Secretary: Sherri Ogle

INCA Central Office202 S. Capitol Tishomingo, OK 73460

(580) 371-2352

www.incacaa.org

Executive Director: LaQuita ThornleyHead Start Director: Mary Spence

Facilities/Transportation Manager: Sue IshmaelFamily/Community Partnerships Mgr: Sherrie Adams

Atoka County Family Advocate: Teresa WorkmanMurray County Family Advocate: Sandy BonhamMarshall County Family Advocate: Chuck Coulter

Health/Training Mgr: Kathy CastleberryNutrition Manager: Sharon GarrisonHead Start Secretary: Sherri Ogle

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