Parents in the valley programs are just as happy with the program as the parents in Roswell. It provides a good beginning for a child before entering a public or private school. Ansari said parent involvement is a key source of the volunteers who have helped to make the program successful. Volunteers assist with indoor creative play, transportation, parent education, renovation of centers, classroom volunteering, serving meals and much more. Morales said the education is not the only advantage Head Start students find in the program.
Health screening is another key component.
Every morning the teachers conduct a health check and ask the students how they are feeling. That not only are they given the ground work for kindergarten, but they are also being taken care of health wise. Ansari said the Head Start program helps give students a positive attitude and prepares them for their futures. The are ready to get going.