Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Early Childhood Education
and Head Start Programs Ohio

Early Childhood Education
& Head Start Programs Ohio

OHCAC serves the community by offering the Head Start Program, which has two areas, the Early Head Start program(EHS) and Head Start Program.

Head Start

The Head Start program, which typically serves 3-5 year old children, provides vulnerable young children with the skills they need to thrive in school and life. Head Start programs also encourage healthy connections between parents and other key family members, with an emphasis on family well-being.

OHCAC uses Head Start programs to provide services to children and their families in early learning, health, and family well-being. Services are offered in licensed child care facilities with a 5 star Step UP to quality rating.

OHCAC offers full-day and half-day programs, where there are only 20 kids to each classroom.

Early Head Start

EHS programs are intended to foster positive parent-child relationships (and child and caregiver). From pregnancy until a child's third birthday, services cover the whole spectrum of a family's requirements.

EHS programs offer low-income babies, toddlers, and their families intensive child development and family support services, as well as pregnant women and their families. EHS is a full-day year-round program where there are only 8 kids per classroom with 2 teachers.

In Bucyrus, Marion, Mt. Gilead, and Mansfield, the EHS center-based option is accessible.

Program and Child Nutrition:

Children will receive a nutritious, balanced, USDA approved breakfast, lunch & snack that meets at least 1/3 of their daily nutritional need. Early Head Start infants are provided formula or the parents may provide breast milk.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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What
Parents Say

"I can't tell you how much OHCAC Head Start has transformed my child's life for the better. With other kids, he is more socially involved. His learning abilities have progressed tremendously. I'm so proud of everything he's accomplished in school that my husband and I want to enroll our future child in this program! Teachers are also among the greatest that every preschool should have. Thank you a lot!"

Karen C.

Karen C.
"For our kid, the OHCAC Head Start program has been a wonderful experience. She has improved her social abilities and has earned a great deal of intellectual confidence over the last year. She is a highly self-reliant little girl who has learned to do a lot on her own. Another benefit of the Head Start program is that my daughter has been exposed to a wide range of meals this year, making her more willing to try whatever is put in front of her. We appreciate that she receives a well-balanced breakfast and lunch. It is crucial in today's world."

Marissa T.
"This was a fantastic event for my five-year-old daughter. She is a curious child who enjoys learning, and she is also an only child, therefore developing her early childhood social skills is of great value to her. Her teachers have had a tremendous good impact on her life. She comes home every day and tells me about all the things she has learnt during the day. Her teachers instilled in her a desire to learn."

Trina E.

OHCAC Head Start programs prepare Central Ohio's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school.

Our Contacts

372 E. Center St. Marion, OH 43302

(740) 387-1039

P.O. Box 779

Marion, OH 43301-0779

Open Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: Closed

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012290 from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services.

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012290 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

Ohio Heartland Community

Action Commission - Head Start

Early Childhood Education and Head Start Programs Ohio

Early Childhood Education & Head Start Programs Ohio