Research shows that children who spend time in high-quality child care environments can experience lasting benefits as they enter school in areas such as math, language, and social skills. In our Early Head Start program, your child receives cognitive and language stimulation, play with purpose, and a safe, healthy, and culturally diverse learning environment.
The partnership with OSU has been extremely beneficial for our children, families and our staff. The program has provided us with a support system that other owners dream of. We have so many resources that saves our administration countless hours. Coaches for our staff to assist with lesson planning, professional development, and strategies to increase outcomes. Parent advocates that assist our parents with housing, referrals and support for the entire family not just the child in the program. As an Owner/ Director I feel supported and encouraged to create an environment/community for families that cannot afford quality care. We have multiple partnerships with other service providers in the community. The partnership with OSU has been different in that they respect the philosophy of our program and makes it clear that our mission is their mission also.
NECOLE SYKES
OWNER OF FRESH START LEARNING ACADEMYWe collaborate with a network of 15 licensed child care centers and 11 licensed family child care professionals in Columbus communities close to where you may live. These neighborhoods include Franklinton, The Hilltop, South Linden, Near East neighborhoods, Near South and Far South neighborhoods, Northland area, and the University District. As a parent or caregiver, you’ll be glad to know that our providers are regulated through the highest national Early Head Start standards and Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system.
