SEVCA Head Start Offers a Nurturing Early Childhood Education for Children Ages 3 to 5

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SEVCA Head Start Offers a Nurturing Early Childhood Education for Children Ages 3 to 5

No-cost preschool pairs full-day learning with healthy meals and medical and dental support

SPRINGFIELD, VT: (October 13, 2026) — SEVCA Head Start offers Windsor County families an early childhood option unlike any other: full-day preschool paired with healthy meals, medical and dental support, resources for the whole family, with educational and play based indoor and outdoor classrooms. Head Start is available at no cost for qualifying Vermont families based on income and serves children who turn 3 by September 1, 2026. Enrollment is open now.

The years before kindergarten build the foundation for school and for life. In Head Start, children develop early language and literacy skills and learn to listen, share, and manage social / emotional health, so they start kindergarten confident and ready. Head Start also makes sure children are well fed and connected to the medical and dental care they need to grow and learn.

“Every child deserves a strong start, and the years before kindergarten are when that start happens. For families who qualify, Head Start is no cost. If you have a 3- or 4-year-old, call us now. We have a spot waiting for your child.”

— Lori Canfield, Head Start Director, SEVCA

What Head Start offers children and families:

• Full-day classrooms: Safe, loving classrooms open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 32 hours of preschool per week; There are a limited number of full day/full year options, inquire to learn more details.
• Healthy meals: Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack every day
• Medical and dental homes: Help connecting every child with a doctor and dentist, keeping checkups current, plus hearing and vision screenings
• Summer and after-school options: Summer programming and after-school care to support families year-round
• Connection to SEVCA services: Easy referrals to SEVCA's other programs, from fuel and housing assistance to financial coaching and tax prep

Enroll now. To schedule a tour or apply, contact a center near you today.

https://sevca.org/sevca-head-s... 

Chester Community Preschool, 42 Maple St., Chester; Angi Russell (802) 460-0297, Arussell@sevca.org

Pine Street Preschool, 15 Pine St., Springfield; Michohn Parmenter (802) 460-1285, Mparmenter@sevca.org

SEVCA Head Start Management Office; Lindsay DeCell (802) 674-8419 Ldecell@sevca.org

About SEVCA

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is a 61-year-old nonprofit serving Windham and Windsor counties, helping families overcome hardship through housing and fuel assistance, financial coaching, early childhood education, micro business support, tax prep, home repair, and weatherization. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out — we’re here. www.sevca.org, hello@sevca.org, 802-722-4575 or https://sevca.org/sevca-head-s...

For more information, contact:

• Jon Megas-Russell, Development and Communications Director, jmegasrussell@sevca.org, 802-721-0017
• Lindsay DeCell, Head Start, ldecell@sevca.org, 802.674.8419