Local Planning Council
For Child Care Development
Nevada County
What is Head Start?
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
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The Head Start program encompasses Head Start Preschool programs, which primarily serve 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Head Start programs operate in every state, many tribal nations, and several U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico. Head Start services are delivered nationwide through 1,600 agencies that tailor the federal program to the local needs of families in their service area.
Early Head Start vs. Head Start
Early Head Start (ages 0-to-3)
Early Head Start is a free program for expectant parents, babies, and toddlers under age 3 from income-eligible families. It supports healthy development through home visits or center-based care, and helps caregivers build strong, nurturing relationships with their children. Early Head Start also connects families with resources and guidance during the important early years.
Head Start (ages 3-to-5)
Head Start is a free preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families. It helps children get ready for kindergarten by supporting their learning, social skills, and health. Head Start also works with families to provide support and resources that help children grow and thrive.
Your child's journey to Kindergarten is up to you
Chose the best options that meet your cultural, family, and life needs
3-year-olds
4-year-olds
5-year-olds
Isabella
Attends a full-day Head Start program run by a licensed preschool center
Moves to full-day TK at a local elementary school and attends an on-campus before and afterschool program while her parents work
Starts Kindergarten
Julian
Attends a program run by a licensed preschool center that blends California State Preschool Program and Head Start to provide a full day of learning and care
Starts Kindergarten
Oliver
Attends a Head Start program run by a local elementary school
Continues attending the Head Start in the morning, and starts attending a TK program in the afternoon
Starts Kindergarten
Sophia
Attends a full-day Head Start Program run by a local Tribal Education Center
Starts Kindergarten
How to Enroll in Head Start
​You can contact any of the Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) programs listed below to get more information about the program and how to enroll.
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Direct Sites:
140 Park Avenue, Grass Valley
(530) 272-2635
Truckee Pines (HS)
10100 Estates Drive, Truckee
(530) 587-3062
​​Partner Sites:
Amy Wasley FCC (EHS & HS)
Nevada City
(530) 263-5082
Brenda Frey FCC (EHS & HS)
Grass Valley
(530) 277-1864
Carolyn Tate FCC (EHS & HS)
Grass Valley
(530) 913-4404
225 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley
(530) 477-8438
10846 Gilmore Way, Grass Valley
(530) 274-9106
Karen Rohde FCC (EHS & HS)
Grass Valley
(530) 263-8084
Lauren Gilbert FCC (HS)
(530) 205-7447
10114 Granholm Ln, Nevada City
(530) 265-9104
Sarah Van Liew FCC (EHS & HS)
(530) 913-1386
11661 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
(530) 582-2521
You can see the locations of these Early Head Starts and Head Starts by visiting the "Find a Provider" Map.
Contact Information
For additional assistance in choosing the right program for your family, please visit Sierra Nevada Children’s Services:
Grass Valley Office
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530.272.8866 or 888.306.7627
www.sncs.org
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm
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