Author: Carmelita Campos (HDS)

Our Head Start Center Based program services children 3-5 years of age.

Enrollment
Applications are accepted year round
Children with special needs are welcomed
Families may apply by:
calling our office
stopping by to pick up an application
Finding our application on our CCT website. https://www.cct-ene.com/eligibility/
Once the application is completed, our office will contact you for an intake appointment.

Omak
Phone: (509) 422-7444
Email: Alana.Seymour@colvilletribes.com
Physical Address: 169 North End Omak Lake Rd, Omak, WA
Inchelium
Phone: (509) 722-7025
Email: Tiffany.Peone@colvilletribes.com
Physical Address: 100 Moccasin Rest,
Inchelium, WA
Nespelem
Phone: (509) 634-2278
Email: Brandi.Clark.HDS@colvilletirbes.com,
Annette.Moses@colvilletribes.com
Physical Address: 19 Wenatchee St. Nespelem, WA
Keller
Phone: (509) 722-7318
Email: Kathleen.Finley.HDS@colvilletribes.com
Physical Address: 4 Jim James Rd., Keller, WA

Colville Tribal Head Start Program

The CCT Birth to Three Program Services pregnant woman to age 3.

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CCT Head Start
PO Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155

Where Families and Children Come First

Head Start is program funded by the federal government and the Colville Confederated Tribes. This Child development program is dedicated to provide families with a quality preschool education.
About CCT Head Start
CCT Head Start services 134 children throughout 4 districts of the Colville Indian Reservation. We help families grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically by using federal and state guidelines while providing services that are rooted in our own culture and Languages.

What is Head Start?

Eligibility Requirements
Child is three by August 31st of the school year and has not turned 5 years old before August 31st.
Family income must fall within guidelines
Lives within service area
Immunizations are up to date accordance to Washington State law.
Some Exceptions apply, always inquire with the Family Support Specialist.
Head Start Provides
Free part-day and Extended-day classes (depending on district).
Family Support Services
Developmental Curriculum
Special Needs Services
Vision, hearing and other health screens.
Emphasis on Culture and language

Transportation
Transportation is available to and from school in limited areas
All busses are staffed with a licensed driver and a monitor
Reasonable assistance is made to help those not on a bus route
Parent Engagement
Head Start believes that parents are their child’s first teacher. We want to have parents actively involved in their child’s educational experience, from setting goals to sharing observations made at home.
MENTAL HEALTH
Our classrooms provide opportunities to practice positive social skills of sharing, caring, and expression which enhances the child’s self-esteem and self-image. Staff helps families obtain services for needs in their local community.
DISABILITIES
Head Start classrooms practice inclusion, which ensures consistent services and equal educational opportunities to children with special abilities. We work with various agencies to provide quality services to our children and families with special needs. Our staff are here to attend meetings and advocate for our children.
Health & Safety
Head Start assists families in achieving comprehensive health care including physicals, dental exams, vision, hearing, developmental screening, and follow-up. Health and safety related activities and preventative health and safety. education are provided to children and parents.