Potsdam Head Start - St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

The Head Start Program is a federally funded comprehensive school readiness program for children between 3 and 5 years of age. Head Start has experienced, certified, teachers who provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children, including children with special needs. Head Start children will acquire skills in math, science, literacy, language, social/emotional, physical health and development. Through play, children learn to express their thoughts, feelings, increase self-confidence, and have positive relationships with others. Head Start offers the unique opportunity for parents and caregivers to become involved in their child’s education from the very beginning.