HAINES CITY HEADSTART CENTER

POLK
1008 AVENUE D
HAINES CITY, FL 33844
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Haines City Head Start Center, located at 1008 Avenue D in Haines City, Florida, is an early childhood education facility dedicated to fostering the developmental growth of young children. As part of the broader Head Start program, the center focuses on providing comprehensive services that include early learning, health screenings, and nutritional support, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds are well-prepared for the transition to kindergarten. By prioritizing both academic readiness and social-emotional development, the program serves as a foundational resource for families in the local community.

The center operates under the oversight of the Polk County Public Schools system, as reflected by its connection to the district’s official website. This affiliation ensures that the program adheres to state educational standards while providing a structured, safe, and nurturing environment. Through its commitment to early intervention and family engagement, the Haines City Head Start Center plays a critical role in supporting the educational trajectory of young learners in the Haines City area.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POLK
Phone: (863)419-3427
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
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NSLP Participation:1 No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
PK
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
WINTER HAVEN HEAD START
POLK
135 AVENUE Y NE
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881 (7.9 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K