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Ready to Enroll Your Child in Head Start?

Welcome to West Las Vegas Head Start

Not just a Head Start, the RIGHT START

Experienced Teachers

Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs employ experienced teachers ready to love and teach every child.

Babies Welcome

The Early Head Start program accepts babies as early as 6 weeks in age,

Quality Education

West Las Vegas Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide an educational environment perfect for nurturing growing minds and bodies.

Nutritional Meals

All students receive a nutritional breakfast, snack, and lunch as part of a holistic approach to learning.

In a nutshell

Our philosophy is learning through play as we offer a stimulating environment for children.

Head Start

Children ages 3 through 5 attend the Head Start Program Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 3:00 pm

Early Head Start

Early Head Start accepts infants-age 6 weeks through age 2 and attends Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 3:00 pm.

Pregnant Moms

As part of our Community School effort, we are now offering support to expecting mothers.

West Las Vegas Head Start/Early Head Start Programs

Providing the utmost of comprehensive early childhood services to the community of Las Vegas and surrounding areas

Who is Eligible

– All families who live in San Miguel County
– Pregnant Women
– Children who are age 6 weeks to 5 years old
– families must be income-eligible

Free Services

– Speech Therapy
– Physical Therapy
– Occupational Therapy
– Family Services
– Special Education Services (DD)
– Parent Trainings
– Developmental Screenings
– School Aligned Curriculum
– Vision & Hearing Screenings

Application Process

1. Application
2. Current Physical & Dental Exam
3. Immunization Record
4. Birth Record- State/Baptismal/Hospital
5. Verification of Income- W-2/Income Tax/Check Stubs
6. Insurance/Medicaid

Programs

– Research Based Curriculum: Frog Street, Splash Intro Pre-K
– Health Curriculum (CHILE) Child Health Initiative for Life Long Eating & Exercise Plus
– Physical Education
– Mental Health

Our Classes

Our program offers seven dedicated classes to Head Start & three dedicated classes to Early Head Start

We have been educating children for over fifteen years. Our goal is to create a place that engages each child.

Daily Schedules

Student Calendar

Individual attention in a small-class setting

Opportunities to carry out scientific investigations

Positive learning environment for your child

Early Head Start
Elaine Hoogerhuis

Class Size 8

Head Start
Yvonne Avila

Age 4-5
Class Size 20

Head Start
Miranda Vigil

Age Birth to 1 year
Class Size 8

Head Start
Paula Lujan

Age 4-5
Class Size 20

Budgets

Award Letters
Monthly Expenditure Report
Approved Budgets

Reports

Program Information Report
Annual Report
Annual Self Assessment Report
Strategic Five Year Plan
T&TA Plan
Community Assessment
Independent Audit
CLASS Report

Newsletters

NHSA Connections
Nutrition Nuggets
The Headliner
The Early Years
The Early Years Spanish
Brush-Up

Meeting Minutes & Agendas

Board Meeting Agenda
Board Meeting Minutes
Policy Council Agenda
Policy Council Minutes
Parent Meeting Minutes

Calendars

Early Childhood Center
Early Head Start
Tony Serna
Program Year

Forms

Purchase Requisition
Travel Reimbursement
W-9 Form
WLV Policy Manual
Non-Certified Application

Our postal address and contact details

Mailing Address

West Las Vegas Head Start & Early Head Start
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Phone

Head Start Administration Office (505) 426-2830
Early Childhood Center (ECC) (505) 454-2714
Tony Serna (505) 426-2621

Physical Addresses

West Las Vegas Head Start & Early Head Start
Administration Office
1107 Montezuma Ave.
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Early Childhood Center (ECC)
1022 9th St.
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Tony Serna
1725 New Mexico Ave.
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Pick Up & Drop Off Schedule

Early Head Start & Head Start
Drop Off: 7:30 AM
Pick Up: 3:00 PM