Frequent Asked Questions

Q. How much does it cost to send my child?
A. There is no cost for families. We are a federally funded program.

Q. Where can I find the phone number for Vo-Tech?
A. Call 724-430-4818 for assistance.

Q. I missed a phone call from this number. Can you connect me to that person?
A. There are many people in this office that use that number. I'm sure that person will contact you back.

Q. Can you connect me with my child's teacher?
A. Please know your child's center and teacher's name. Without the teacher's name and classroom, we can only connect you to enrollment.

Q. Do you only accept children in September (once a year)?
A. Applications are accepted year round. Vacancies are filled when then occur.

Q. My child has been on the waiting list for over a year?
A. We follow a criterion checklist when placing children into the program. Contact Enrollment (phone number of FCP manager?) to have a new application filled out.

Q. Do you provide transportation?
A. Yes. We also have a walker's policy for those families living near the centers. Upon enrollment, you will be notified of either bus times or you are in the walker's zone.

Q. What are the ages the program accepts?
A. For Head Start, we serve children ages 3-5 in classroom, home-base, or through the csp option. For Early Head Start, we serve pregnant mothers through children 3 years old.

Q. Does my child have to be potty trained to be enrolled?
A. No, we accept all children.

Q. Can my child bring their own lunch?

A. No. We provide 2 meals to your child depending on the session they are enrolled in. If you have any questions about our meals, please contact our Nutrionist @ 724-430-4818 ext. 220.

Q. Can my child be dropped off somewhere different today?
A. There should be a 48 hour notice if a bus stop needs to be changed. Contact the Transportation Coordinator at 724-430-4818 ext. 103 or your child's teacher at least 48 hours in advance to arrange the new stop.