The grand opening of a new Head Start preschool will mark a new beginning for a San Bernardino community.
San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department will celebrate the Arrowhead Grove Head Start Grand Opening at 1151 N. Crestview in San Bernardino from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15.
The new site, made possible through a partnership with the San Bernardino County Housing Authority, replaces the former Waterman Gardens Head Start. The community has had a major revitalization, complete with new housing. The ribbon cutting will serve as an opportunity to reintroduce Head Start to the community. The event will include a tour of the new preschool and a chance to meet staff. There will also be free refreshments, activities and a resource fair for members of the community.
“We are excited to be a part of this new chapter for families in the community. This preschool will not only benefit some of our county’s youngest residents, but also their parents who will be eligible to participate in our Policy Council and programs such as our online high school diploma program and apprenticeship program,” said Director of Preschool Services, Phalos Haire. “This grand opening is not only a new beginning for Preschool Services, but our entire community.”
The Head Start preschool classes are free to qualifying families. Along with school readiness, Head Start includes nutrition, health, mental health and disability programs. Head Start also offers a number of programs for parents such as a job training apprenticeship program that can lead to employment opportunities and a free online high school diploma program for those who did not complete high school.
In addition to the new San Bernardino site, Preschool Services has Head Start locations throughout San Bernardino County and are enrolling for the 2019-20 school year. Contact Preschool Services at (888) KIDS-025 for more information and access applications online at http://hs.sbcounty.gov/psd/.
The Preschool Services Department administers the Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California Department of Education State Preschool program, as well as the Child and Adult Care Food Program in over 60 locations throughout the County of San Bernardino. It is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents have the resources they need to provide the necessities of life to their families. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov/vision.