PENROSE HEAD START

                  3200 New Hendersonville Hwy

                  Pisgah Forest,   NC  28768

Contact: Georgia Gau      Phone: 884-2255
Type of Care: Child Care Center Capacity: 12
Type of License: 4 Star Center License No: 88000071
Hours of Care: 8:30 am - 12:30 am Ages Served: 3 yrs. - 5 yrs.

                

                                                           * Site Phone : 883-5512

                                                          * Family must meet income guidelines

                                                           * Wrap around hours are available from 8:00 - 8:30 am and 12:30 - 5:00 pm for families working

                                                              or attending school.

            

                 

Rated License Information

Program Standard Educational Standards Compliance History Total Points
2 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 11 out of 15

   

        Staff / Child Ratios

Threes

Fours

Fives
2 : 12

2 : 12

2 : 12

 

Philosophy

 

Through a comprehensive approach to the education of young children, it is possible to strengthen the abilities of  children to cope with school and their total environment, and thus help them look forward to a brighter future. Children must both be physically and mentally healthy in order to free their minds to learn; therefore, provisions must be made for the children's health and nutritional needs, along with their intellectual, emotional, and social needs. Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children, and the development and program involvement of parents positively influences their children's learning and development. Providing staff at all levels with training to improve job performance and opportunities for career advancement results in a  stronger program.