Every child receives a variety of learning experiences, in individual, small, and large groups to foster intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Children participate in indoor and outdoor play and are introduced to words and numbers. They are encouraged to express their feelings and to develop self- confidence and the ability to get along with others. Generally one day a week is open for staff and parent meetings, training, home visits and special activities. A Home Visitor goes into the home weekly and helps parents provide for their children the same kinds of activities, experiences, and services provided in the center-based program.
Parents have the opportunity to meet and receive training during group meetings.
Early Head Start programs serve families in South Dakota who have children 0-3 years of age and expectant parents. Services are comprehensive, flexible, responsive, intensive, culturally appropriate, inclusive and build on community collaboration. This option includes attendance by the children at a center for two-three days a week and the teacher does a weekly or bimonthly home visit. The services delivered are the same as each of the home based and center based options. Education Children take part in a variety of learning experiences to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.