Higher Horizons Head Start, a private, non-profit organization established in 1963, is a delegate agency of the Fairfax Office for Children. In December 2009, Higher Horizons Day Care Center became a grantee for Early Head Start and was awarded funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The agency serves 300 low-income children and families in the Bailey’s Crossroads and Falls Church communities of Fairfax County, Virginia in a fully integrated system of services. Higher Horizons is licensed by the Virginia State Department of Social Services.
We serve expectant parents, infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. We have highly qualified, caring staff members who receive on-going training and education. Higher Horizons believes parent and community involvement are the key elements needed to build a quality early childhood program. We are committed to delivering services with pride and excellence.
RESOURCES:
Virginia Department of Health Guidance for Childcares
- Guidelines on when a child should stay home from Childcare? (New 10/9/20).-Booklet for families.
- VDH Algorithm for Evaluating a Child with COVID-19 symptoms or Exposure.
- Recommended EPSDT immunization Schedule for 0-6
Critical Updates on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Pediatric Mental health Minute videos available.
- COVID Town hall Sessions
Information for Families from American Academy of Pediatrics.
Virginia Department of Social Services COVID-19 Resources.
- Virginia COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program.
Virginia Department of Education School Reopening Guidance
- Virginia’s Return to School Plans
- State Snapshot
Office of Head Start ECKLC Head Start Resources
Office of Head Start Guidance on Head Start Supporting emergency Childcare
National Head Start Association COVID-19 Policy and Resources for Head Start Parents and Caregivers.
How Head Start can help support vulnerable children and families.
OTHER COVID-19 Resources.
Daily situational Reports from the World Health Organization
CDC Guidance for Childcare Programs
CDC Guidance for Back to School Planning for Families
COVID-19’s risk among Child Care Providers
- Read Yale University ‘s Study on the Spread of COVID-19 among Child Care Workers and explore resources from Child Care America
UPCOMING HEALTH EVENTS AT HIGHER HORIZONS
- Health Services Advisory Committee. – Every Quarter.
- Update of Health Policies and Procedures to address COVID-19 Guidance.
Translated versions are available on all the provided resource links.
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