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.
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.
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:
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/
