Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc.

Child Development Program Options and Locations

Summary of Program Models

PART DAY HEAD START

This program model provides preschool experiences for children 3 to 5 years of age. It is designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. The program involves the whole family in a multifaceted approach to early education with a focus on school readiness. In addition to individualized child development activities each child’s medical, dental, nutritional, emotional, and social needs are addressed. Head Start services are delivered through center attendance and home visits. Children attend class for approximately 4 hours each day. Centers are located in Manchester, Nashua, Hudson, Hillsboro and *Wilton. (The Wilton center will be moving to Greenville NH effective 9/2011)

HEAD START WITH WRAPAROUND CHILD CARE

This program model meets the needs of parents who are working or are in programs designed to support families with self-sufficiency goals. The program has five centers that provide wrap around childcare in addition to Head Start services. These centers are open an average of ten hours per day to meet the needs of families. Each center works with the State Scholarship system to provide assistance for families who meet the guidelines. The program employs dedicated professionals with backgrounds in early education, health, mental health, family services, and nutrition. Centers are located in Manchester, Nashua, and Hillsboro.

EARLY HEAD START

The Early Head Start Program is a comprehensive child development program that works with children from birth to three. There are two program options in Early Head Start. The center-based option provides full day services for children ages 6 weeks to three years. The home-based option works with families from the prenatal period to three years. Families participating in home based participate in a weekly home visit with a focus on child development and health. Parent participation in the visits is an important part of the program. There are also regular opportunities for group social activities. Centers are located in Manchester and Nashua.

CHILD CARE

The Child Care Program model offers high quality childcare. Support from the CCDF Scholarship (Child care Development Fund Scholarship) and grants from the greater Monadnock Region and Greater Nashua United Way Programs have ensured that childcare remains affordable to low-income working families. Programs are designed to meet each child’s individual needs. A dedicated staff provides a variety of learning experiences that encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. The centers are located in Nashua and Hillsboro, and Manchester.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

A Before and After School Program is available in Hillsboro. This program provides care for students in grades K-5. The Hillsboro program provides a nurturing environment that promotes positive growth and development. Staff walks children to and from the local elementary school.

Site Name Mailing Address Site Contact/Center Director	Phone #	Program Options
NASHUA LOCATIONS
Allds Street Child Development Center 134 Allds Street, Nashua, NH 03060 Center Director: Christine Randall	889-7812 p 889-0945 f	This center offers many options for early care and education: Morning or afternoon session for part day Head Start; Head Start with wrap around child care services; childcare placements for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Bronstein Head Start Center 41 Central St. Nashua, NH 03060 Site Contact: Ann Panagoulias	882-3384	Part-day Head Start offered in the morning.
Early Head Start-Nashua 88 Temple Street Nashua, NH 03060 Center Director: Lisa Carima	345-0411(CB) 345-0096(HB)	This center offers two program options: full day comprehensive services for infants and toddlers and home based services for infants and toddlers.
Eleventh Street Head Start Center 24 Eleventh Street Nashua, NH 03060 Site Contact: Ann Panagoulias	882-6278	Part-day Head Start offered in the morning.
MANCHESTER LOCATIONS
Early Head Start – Manchester Silver Street Head Start Center 160 Silver Street Manchester, NH 03103 Center Director: Robin Gustafson x 6107	668-8010 p 647-7188 f	This center offers three program options: full day comprehensive services for infants and toddlers; home based services for infants and toddlers; Head Start with wrap around childcare services.
Rose Byrne Head Start Center 40 Pine Street Manchester NH 03103 Center Director: JoAnn Boddy x 6039	668-8010 p 645-6734 f	Part-day Head Start offered in the morning.
West Side Child Development Center 195 McGregor Street Suite A200 Manchester, NH 03086 Center Director: Haley Gardner	623-2332 p 623-2323 f	Morning or afternoon session for part day Head Start; Head Start with wrap around child care services; childcare placements for infants and toddlers.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
Greenville Head Start Center 16 Adams Street Greenville, NH 03086 Site Contact: Ann Panagoulias	654-6755	Part-day Head Start offered in the morning.
Hillsboro Child Development Center PO Box 184 Hillsboro NH 03244 Center Director: Donna Godron	464-3136 p 464-3420 f	This center offers several programming options: A morning session for part-day Head Start; Full day childcare for preschool aged children; before and after school care for kindergarteners through grade 5.
Hudson Head Start Center Hills Garrison Elementary School 190 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051 Site Contact: Ann Panagoulias	598-4135	Part-day Head Start offered in the morning.