Free Preschool with Head Start to Success
Our Head Start to Success programs provide free comprehensive preschool to three- and four-year-old children who are experiencing poverty. Head Start to Success works in partnership with local school districts throughout Clackamas County. Additional funding through the Early Learning Account, which was created by the Student Success Act, allowed us to expand full-day preschool services for many children.
Services
Our robust approach to family engagement provides every family with a home visitor who works with them to set goals, access resources in their community, and support children’s learning and development at home. Our services include:
- Free Preschool
- Nutritious Meals
- Individualized Teaching
- Educational Family Visits
- Referrals for Needed Services
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Developmental Screenings
Eligibility
Head Start to Success may serve families who meet any of the following:
- Your child is 3 or 4 years old
- Your family resides in Clackamas County
- Your family receives TANF, SSI, and/or SNAP
- Your family is experiencing homelessness
- Child is in foster care
- Your family gross income is within the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Automatic Eligibility
Even if you don’t meet the income requirements, if any of the following circumstances apply to your family, your child may be automatically eligible for the Head Start program.
- If your family is currently receiving TANF benefits
- If your family is currently receiving SNAP benefits
- If you family is currently receiving Supplemental Security Income
- If you have a foster child placed with you through the State of Oregon
- If your family is currently homeless
Special Circumstances
Head Start to Success may also serve a limited number of families who would not otherwise qualify for the program. If you would like to be considered for Head Start even though you may not otherwise qualify, you may use the application to describe the special challenges and circumstances of your family.
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Links to Learning
Parent Policy Council
Head Start to Success's Parent Policy Council puts parents at the center of their child’s education and in a leadership position. It gives the parent a voice in their child’s school, education, and community. Join us in creating the best possible program for your child!
Locations
Canby School District
Eccles (Howard Eccles Elementary School)
562 NW 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
503-263-7120
Lee Elementary School
1110 S. Ivy St
Canby, OR 97013
503-263-7150
Oregon Trail School District
Sandy Grade School
38955 Pleasant St
Sandy, OR 97055
503-668-8065
North Clackamas School District
Clackamas Early Learning Center
13435 SE 97th Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-479-6800
Mt. Scott Elementary
11201 SE Stevens Rd
Happy Valley, OR 97086
503-353-5500
Oak Grove Elementary School
2150 SE Torbank Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-353-5520
Program Contacts
Program Staff
Program Leadership
Early Learning News
Staff spotlight: Emily Wallace, Head Start to Success health/safety/nutrition specialist
Clackamas Education Service District’s free Head Start to Success preschool program offers comprehensive support to families, thanks in large part to dedicated staff like Health, Safety and Nutrition Specialist Emily Wallace. With a background in public health, Emily plays a key role in promoting Head Start children's well-being, from ensuring [...]
Staff spotlight: Sara Barron, early intervention home visitor
Supporting the individual educational needs of young children helps build a strong foundation for learning that will benefit them throughout their lives. Clackamas Education Service District’s early intervention program brings specialized consultation and instruction directly to the homes of families of children who exhibit delays or disabilities. One of our [...]
Clackamas Early Learning Center filled with the sounds of children laughing and learning
The new Clackamas Early Learning Center, opened earlier this fall, is now buzzing with activity. Home to six classrooms serving over 100 children ages 0-5 and the headquarters of Clackamas ESD’s early childhood evaluation center, the space is filled with the sounds of children laughing and learning. “This center embodies [...]
