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Hamilton County ESC
Early Learning Program
Children are born ready to learn...
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Contact Information 
For more information, contact us at:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center Early Learning Program
924 Waycross Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
513-674-4329
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About Us
The HCESC Early Learning Program early childhood development program has
built a reputation of outstanding service to the children and families of
Hamilton County.
Our Program Options:
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Half-day, Center-based
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Full-day, Center-based
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Early Head Start Bi-Lingual Program
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Full day Childcare Collaborations
Some facts about HCESC
Early Learning Program
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child-focused
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family-centered
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for children ages birth to five
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outstanding service
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access to educational opportunities
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services to meet health, nutritional and social needs
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funded through grants from the federal and state government
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targeted primarily for children from families with limited resources
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served Hamilton County since the summer of 1965
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over 1,200 children enrolled in the program
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part of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center and Governing
Board
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federal delegate to the Cincinnati/Hamilton County Community Action
Agency
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HCESC Vision
Statement
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The Hamilton County
Educational Service Center Early Learning Program will be the leader in
creating, promoting, and sustaining programs that advance and ensure
quality early childhood education.
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HCESC Mission Statement and
Objectives
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The Hamilton County
Educational Service Center Early Learning Program is dedicated to
providing a comprehensive child development program that focuses on
helping all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed by partnering
with schools, agencies, communities, and parents.
Objectives:
- Evaluate and strengthen organizational development
allowing for the delivery of coordinated and integrated quality services
while utilizing internal resources.
- Effectively use data to make program decisions and
manage information through the use of technology.
- Maximizing funding resources while maintaining
quality programming.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve staff
development and relations.
- Analyze program services and implement new ways to
enhance curriculum and child development, family services, and parent
involvement.
- Establish and strengthen relationships with
community, schools, and agencies to develop valuable partnerships and
collaborations.
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Enrollment
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To enroll a child in
HCESC Educational Service Center Early Learning Program
call: (513) 674-4329.
The following paperwork is needed for enrollment:
- Age verification documentation (Birth Certificate,
Crib Card, etc.)
- Child's immunization record
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
The enrollment process
may include a home visit by an Early Learning Program Staff Member to
meet the child and family and together set educational goals for the
coming year .
To
request services complete this form and
fax to (513) 851-5747 or mail to:
Enrollment Center
924 Waycross Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
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Goals
- Continuous improvement in early childhood
education programming that is aligned with standards, ongoing
assessment, and learning outcomes for children.
- Continuous improvement in strengthening
partnerships with school districts and health and community service
agencies to promote the best possible learning opportunities for child
development and education.
- Continuous improvement in promoting a qualified,
culturally diverse staff through educational opportunities and ongoing
professional development.
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Program Options
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The HCESC Early Learning
Program is an early childhood development program serving 15 suburban
Hamilton County public school districts. The main center of operation is
located in Forest Park. The ELP has built a reputation of outstanding
service to the children and families of Hamilton County over 40 years.
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Program Options Provide:
- Head Start
A part-day and full-day,
full-year program education and care program 35-52 weeks serving 3-5
year olds. Located in 15 school districts
- Early Head Start
A home-based program
serving the education of children and parents; 42 weeks serving birth to
3-year-olds. Located at Kemper Heights Family Resource Center in Forest
Park.
- KIDS
A therapeutic part-day
program serving 3-5 year old children who have suffered child abuse and
neglect. Located at Kemper Heights Family Resource Center in Forest
Park.
To enroll your child
Call 513-674-4329
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