Our Mission
We empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life
Head Start/Early Head Start Program
Providing comprehensive child and family development services in Middle Tennessee since 1970.
Welcome to the Head Start and Early Head Start Program – Fun and Learning in a Safe Positive Environment.
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency's Head Start program has provided quality childcare in Middle Tennessee since 1970. Our caring staff all have degrees, certifications or long term experience related to child development and are involved in ongoing training including 80 clock hours of child development training each year. All MCCAA Head Start Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and all sites are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services. All of our centers have the highest rating issued by the state regulatory agency of 3-STAR indicating the best quality. We are active members of the Regional and the Tennessee Head Start Association.
The Head Start program offers research-based and age-appropriate curricula and learning activities for children ages six weeks to five years. Our programs focus on age-appropriate play and individualized learning opportunities. All children are involved in our educational and fun activities including music, art, storytelling and recreation.
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