CARD Head Start & Early Head Start

01/13/2026

🎯 Parents: Your Voice Matters More Than Ever!

Join us for a special Parents Unite National Zoom Call

📅 Tuesday, January 20th at 3pm ET

This is YOUR chance to:
✨ Learn how to make your voice heard in Congress
✨ Discover the next steps in our powerful campaign
✨ Get your questions answered
✨ Connect with parents nationwide who are standing up for Head Start

In April 2026, Head Start parents will meet with EVERY member of Congress—both in Washington, D.C. and in local districts across the country. This is a historic opportunity to remind our leaders that Head Start isn't just essential for our families—it's essential for our nation's future.

There's a role for EVERYONE in this campaign. Whether you can travel to D.C. or meet with your representative locally, your story has power.

👉 Sign up now to join Parents Unite and get the Zoom details:
https://nhsa.org/our-work/parents-unite/

Together, we can protect and strengthen early learning for every child. Let's make sure Congress hears directly from the families who know Head Start best—US!

12/31/2025

Our centers wrapped up the year with winter holiday parties before heading into break ❄️🎉

Every center celebrated, and here’s a little sneak peek from our Southside crew! One of our amazing teachers even surprised the kids by inviting her son and his friend from the TU band to play Christmas carols- pure magic ✨🎶

Huge thank you to our incredible staff for making these moments so special, and to our parents and families for celebrating alongside our little ones 💙

We hope everyone is having a fantastic winter break. wW can’t wait to see our babies back again soon! 🫶👶

12/03/2025

You don’t need fancy toys or big outings to help your little one learn- just everyday items, a warm house, and a parent who cares. ❄️💛

Here are cozy, low-cost activity ideas for winter break that support child development from 0–5 years old.
You’re doing amazing.

11/14/2025

Our Head Start kiddos in Coweta had a wonderful time watching the annual Veterans Day Parade as it passed right in front of our downtown Coweta center on Tuesday. We’re grateful for the chance to celebrate and say thank you to all who have served our country! As always, the fire trucks at the end are a huge hit with the kids!

11/12/2025

We’re honored to officially join the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce! 💙
Our Early Head Start program has proudly served local families for years, providing quality early learning and family support for children ages 0-3.
We’re excited to strengthen our community connections through this new partnership! ✂️🎉

10/31/2025

We believe in our community and in the mission of Head Start.

As we await the reopening of the federal government, we want to ensure every family and staff member has access to resources that can help right now.

Our Community Resource Guide includes local food, housing, and wellness support across all our service areas.

Click the link below to explore 50+ pages of community resources available across five counties:
👉 https://www.cardheadstart.com/community-partners-1

You can also make your voice heard: visit nhsa.org/take-action to learn how to contact your elected officials and advocate for continued Head Start funding.

If you have additional questions or need help navigating resources, please reach out to your Family Advocate for support.

Together, we’ll keep showing what strong communities look like. 💙

Disclaimer: This website is funded by Grant Number [06CH012369-01-01] from the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). However, ACF and HHS do not operate, control, or necessarily endorse this site, its content, polici...

10/20/2025

Here’s a helpful picture showing how kids, and adults, experience the world through their senses in different ways. It’s common to see a mix of these behaviors.

10/13/2025

This week's Conscious Commitment is all about the Skill of Encouragement.

Learn more about the noticing language we use in Conscious Discipline: https://consciousdiscipline.com/creating-the-habit-of-noticing/

Are you willing to commit? If so, post "Willing!" in the comments! As always, we wish you well!

10/09/2025

This resource is designed to introduce state policymakers to the Head Start model, opportunities for its improved integration within state early childhood systems, and examples of existing state-level investments to inform emerging efforts in the states.

10/06/2025

We tend to default to the negative perception that a child is bad, stubborn, disrespectful, or intentionally pushing our buttons.

Instead, we want to use the Power of Perception to consciously offer a perception to others that will be helpful instead of hurtful. This is not “letting them off the hook.”

The goal is to see others in a positive light so we can access the higher centers of our brain, giving us the power of choice and the ability to behave and model in a healthy manner. Without this change in perception, we will model the exact same behaviors we are trying to eliminate in children.

Continue learning more about the Power of Perception here: https://consciousdiscipline.com/seven-powers-power-of-perception/

10/03/2025

🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at CARD Head Start & Early Head Start 🌟

This month, we honor and celebrate the children and families in our program who carry Hispanic heritage. Your traditions, language, and culture enrich our classrooms and strengthen our community every day.

At CARD, every child belongs. Every family is valued. We are grateful for the trust you place in us to support your children’s learning, health, and future success.

We are proud to walk this path together!
¡Estamos orgullosos de caminar juntos en este camino! 💛

10/03/2025

📲 Get real-time alerts, reminders, and updates from your child’s school!
Download the ChildPlus App today:

Google Play (Android)-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.childplus.cfm

Apple App Store (iPhone)-
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/childplus/id1498853940

➡️ Step 1: Download the app
➡️ Step 2: Log in with the info from your Family Advocate
➡️ Step 3: Start getting messages instantly

✨ If you do not have your unique code from your email invitation, please reach out to your Family Advocate and they will send you a new invitation code.