Walter Head Start

Overview

Walter Head Start is a Head Start center that operates as part of the Orange County Head Start network and serves children and families in the Anaheim area. The center is one of multiple community sites through which the agency delivers early childhood education and family services.

Educational approach and staff

The center follows the agency's early childhood approaches that emphasize active, hands-on learning and intentional adult–child interaction. Teaching staff are described as college educated and credentialed to work in California, and receive ongoing professional development and coaching.

Family services and assessment

Families are offered a range of comprehensive support services including prenatal and in-home options.
Children receive regular developmental and behavioral screenings; assessments are conducted multiple times per school year and results are shared with parents to support individualized goals.
Daily communication between teachers and parents at arrival and departure is part of family engagement practices, and the program uses a parent communication app for ongoing two-way updates.

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Overview

Educational approach and staff

Family services and assessment

Programs

Early Head Start – 0-3

Head Start – 3-5

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