 Head Start/Best |
Our Philosophy...
We believe that early childhood education provides the foundation for children to grow cognitively, physically, socially, and to develop positive self-esteem through a wide variety of experiences.
We provide...
- B.E.S.T. (Beginning Education Through Systematic Teaching)
- Child-Care
- Early Intervention Program
- Head Start
- KIDS Pre-K Program
- KITE
- Latchkey
- LEAP (Learn Explore And Play)
- Pre-School KIDS
- SUCCESS Pre-School Program
- Summer KIDS Program
Positive Behavior Support for Young Children
Positive Behavior Support is a national initiative that is supported by the State of Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. PBS consists of multiple ideas that work together to promote positive behavior of all children in Early Childhood programs. PBS includes
- Arranging physical environment
- Teaching predictable routines
- Providing clear classroom expectations
- Using developmentally appropriate instruction
- Giving children feedback on their behavior
- Teaching social skills
- Providing a plan to help individual children succeed
PBS is a program-wide approach that addresses the entire learning environment. Through this approach, we have defined rules and expectations. Our universal building rules are:
- Be Safe
- Be a Friend
- Be Respectful
Parents can help their child by teaching and using our program rules at home.
BEST
Michigan School Readiness program for children who are 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 st and meet guidelines established by the Mich. Dept. of Education.
Contact: Colleen Pudduck at 248-328-3025 or Audrey Winglemire at 248-328-3027.
Child-Care
Holly Schools Infant/Toddler Nursery
A full day care for children ages 2 weeks to 3 years. We provide a loving environment for children to play and learn while parents are at work or school. There are two nursery locations.
Holly High School
Hours: 5:45 a.m. until 6:15 p.m.
Upon request at the HHS nursery.
Contact: Terri Hawke at 248-328-3223
Davisburg Elementary School
Hours: 5:45 a.m. until 6:15 p.m .
Upon request at the Davisburg Elementary Nursery.
Contact: Debbie Reed at 248-328-3525
Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention Services are coordinated for infants and toddlers (birth-3) with disabilities and/or developmental delays. A classroom teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist evaluate children and determine their eligibility. Appropriate goals are determined and services are provided according to the needs of each particular child. In some cases, a child may be medically fragile and require services at home.
Contact: Holly Special Services at 248-328-3170.
Head Start
A federally funded program for three to four year old children. Eligibility is determined through federal income guidelines. Children with disabilities do not have to meet these guidelines. Program runs 128 days a year and has two sessions each day.
Each session runs Monday through Thursday.
Morning hours are 7:30 to 11:00.
Afternoon hours are 12:00 to 3:30.
Contact: Audrey Winglemire at 248-328-3027.
KIDS Pre-K Program
This program is a tuition based program intended for the child who will be attending kindergarten the following fall. The program is designed to develop social and readiness skills through play-based activities. We also focus on developing a positive self-image, sensitivity to the feelings of others, fine and gross motor skills. We offer opportunities to acquire math, reading, and language readiness skills needed for kindergarten.
Contact: Sandra Walters at 248-328-3022 or Carla Rigsby at 248-328-3615.
KITE
Kite is held at all of the Elementary Buildings on the two days that children are not scheduled for Kindergarten. Each building varies on the days that Kite is held. Kindergarten is a full three day a week program. Kite runs the same hours as Kindergarten. The fee for Kite is a $35.00 NON REFUNDABLE Reg. fee and $55.00 for both days or $30.00 for one day. This is ran by our Kids Program. We follow Holly Area schools curriculum for Kindergarten. This is Kindergarten Instructional Time Enhancement.
Contact: Carla Rigsby at 248-328-3615.
LatchKey
Latchkey childcare is for school aged children who need before and/or after school care. There are programs at each elementary building from 5:45a.m to 6:15p.m. You can get information at the building you will be using or by calling 248.328.3615.
LEAP (Learn, Explore, and Play)
LEAP is a Special Education program designed for 3-6 year old children with developmental delays. The children have opportunities to enhance their fine and gross motor skills, speech and language, social, self-care, and pre-academic skills in a play-based environment. Occupational, physical, speech and language therapies are available for those who qualify. Transportation is provided for the 2 ½ hour morning or afternoon sessions. There is no fee for the program.
Contact: Suzanne Fike at 248-328-3170.
Pre-School KIDS
Preschool KIDS is a full day child-care program with a two hour period that allows for early literacy curriculum to be offered at a tuition price for this portion of the day. Children attending the full daycare portion of the program will receive this added benefit.
Daycare hours: Mon.– Fri. 5:45a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Early literacy program hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Contact: Shelly Edsall at 248-328-3023 or Carla Rigsby at 248-328-3615.
SUCCESS Pre-School Program
The SUCCESS Preschool Program provides a range of services for children with severe multiple impairments. Children range in ages 3 to 9 years. The classroom provides structured instructional activities throughout the school day. A speech pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist provide services to children on a weekly basis. In addition, the children enjoy various community experiences throughout the school year. The program runs 230 days a year.
Classroom hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Children qualify through a multidisciplinary evaluation.
For concerns about your child contact: Holly Special Services at 248-328-3170.
Summer KIDS Program
The summer KIDS program offers full day care through the summer months for children 2 weeks to 12 years of age. Field trips on a weekly basis.
Hours: 5:45 a.m. until 6:15 p.m.
Contact: Carla Rigsby at 248-328-3615.