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Serving the Head Start Community Since 1965

What is Kids Central Inc.
Kids Central, Inc. (KCI) is a private, non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation and a grantee of the Head Start Bureau. KCI currently operates a Head Start grant, funded to serve 360 children and families in Wise County, Dickenson County, and the City of Norton, Virginia. KCI also operates an Early Head Start grant, funded to serve 44 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers in Wise County and the City of Norton.

Kids Central is governed by a Board of Directors and Parent Policy Council, comprised of Head Start parents and community representatives.

 

Mission Statement
To embrace our children, teach our children, and inspire our children
Vision Statement
We envision Kids Central, Inc. as a leader in providing high quality community-based educational services to meet the needs of our children, families and community.

 

Values Statement
Service - We are committed to the highest standards of quality in our programs and operations. We promote courtesy, and dedication in our classrooms and administrative community.

Integrity - We will maintain loyalty to our Mission and the highest standards of ethical and professional character within a supportive work community. We work honorably and justly in all pursuits.

Innovation - We provide leadership in the development of solutions to address problems for children and their families; and encourage creative visionary ideas from our staff, volunteers, and our community.

Respect - We will maintain respect for the worth and dignity of all persons with whom we work and serve.

Diversity - We will maintain employment policies and provide services that promote cultural diversity, inclusion, and that capitalize on the strength of our program, while pursuing our mission.

Stewardship - We will be diligent, responsible stewards of financial and human resources while maintaining resources to address the needs of our constituents.

 

Head Start Philosophy
Head Start's overall philosophy is well-articulated in Section 1304.1-3(a) of the Performance Standards under the heading, "Head Start Goals:"

         The Head Start program approach is based on the philosophy that:
2...The child's entire family, as well as community, must be involved. The program should maximize the strengths and unique experiences of each child. The family, which is perceived as the principal influence on the child's development, must be a direct participant in the program. Local communities are allowed latitude in developing creative program designs so long as the basic goals, objectives and standards of a comprehensive program are adhered to." (1304.1-3 (a) (1) and (2))
1.  A child can benefit most from a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program to foster development and remedy problems as expressed in a broad range of services, and that


        


 

 

 


To learn about Head Start, visit the Head Start Bureau's website at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/