Head Start

Celina City
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
89 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Head Start program located at 6731 State Route 219 in Celina, Ohio, is a federally funded early childhood education initiative designed to support the development of preschool-aged children from income-eligible families. By providing a comprehensive classroom environment, the program focuses on "school readiness" by fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. It serves as a foundational step for children, ensuring they gain the academic and behavioral tools necessary to succeed once they transition into the public kindergarten system.

Beyond academics, the Celina Head Start facility emphasizes a holistic approach to child development that includes health, nutrition, and parent involvement. The program typically offers nutritious meals, developmental screenings, and access to support services for families, such as goal setting and community resource referrals. By engaging both the child and the parent, the center aims to improve long-term outcomes for families in the Mercer County area, creating a supportive community network that prioritizes early intervention and stable educational foundations.
89
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (68.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (10.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
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: Celina City
Phone: (419)268-0301
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
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
Pre-Kindergarten 89
Gender Ratio