Head Start Health Services

Upcoming Events : April 1, 2008  Health and Nutrition Fair.

The objectives of Health Services are to:

• Provide a broad range of resources for medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition services.
• Provide health education for parents, children, and staff.
• Promote preventative health services and early intervention.
• Link families to an ongoing system of health care.

Medical/Dental:

• Physical examinations are required for all enrolled students.
• Head Start provides hearing, height, weight, social, emotional and developmental screenings including any needed follow-up and referrals.
• Minnesota Law requires that immunizations are up-to-date for children in a program such as Head Start.
• Dental examinations are recommended within 90 days of enrollment.
• Children brush their teeth daily at Head Start.

*A partnership with North Metro Pediatrics provides services to Head Start children and children and teens in the community. North Metro Pediatrics is located in the Head Start Family Development Center.  Please visit their web site for additional information.

Health Services Guidelines

Immunization Schedules - Minnesota Dept. of Health

(Immunization Schedules available in several different languages)

Nutrition:

Every child receives a nutritious, balanced meal which meets at least 1/3 of his/her daily needs for Part Day/Part Year and 2/3 of his/her daily needs for Full Day/Full Year programs.

• Information on bringing snacks to class