EARLY HEAD START
Transforming Early Childhood Experiences Together
AWARE’s Early Childhood Services empower families with children from birth to 3 years old, providing vital resources and compassionate care to foster growth at every stage. We are here to help your child thrive in every aspect of development. Our programs are available in several Montana communities, including Butte, Helena, Belgrade, and Billings.
Have Questions?
We’re Here to Help Your Family Thrive! Reach out to us:
Call: 406-652-5345 or
Email: EarlyHeadStart@Aware-inc.org
Enroll Your Child in Early Head Start
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Early Head Start Programs (EHS)
Comprehensive Services for Families Across Montana
Our Early Head Start programs provide essential support to families with infants and toddlers, preparing them for a successful future through a focus on health, education, and development. Our staff support the whole family, respecting the parent(s) as the first and most important teacher of their children.
Center-Based Services
Our no-cost-to-families services for qualified families include:
- Nutritious meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Parent involvement opportunities for to support their child’s development
- Supportive staff available to help with community resources
- Classroom services for children with diagnosed developmental delays or at risk of a delay
- Full day, full year classroom hours (10 hours day), Monday – Friday
- Part day, full year classroom hours (7 hours day), Monday – Thursday
- Diapers, formula and wipes supplied by EHS
- Family leadership opportunities
- Child Care Partnerships with local child care providers – EHS services provides in these select facilities.
Parent Support and Resources
Tools for Your Family: Discover Our Essential Resources
We are committed to supporting your family’s journey. Access our resources below to learn more about our programs and what we do:
Volunteer with Us
Interested in making a difference in your community? Join Our Mission to Support Families by volunteering with AWARE. We have many types of volunteer activities available – nurturing children, outdoor gardening and landscaping, building clean up, donations, etc.
Call: 406-652-5345 or
Email: EarlyHeadStart@Aware-inc.org
Meet Our Caring Child Care Partners
We partner with exceptional child care providers across Montana to ensure your child receives the best care possible. Below are our trusted partners:
Babies and Beyond
East Helena
Providing nurturing care for infants and toddlers, Babies and Beyond promotes healthy development through individualized attention and family engagement.
Contact Person: Kari Shirley
Phone: 406-495-1699 | Cell: 406-461-5486
Kristi’s Kiddie Korner
Whitehall
Kristi’s Kiddie Korner offers a fun and engaging environment for young children, focusing on play-based learning and social skills development.
Contact Person: Kristi Wilson
Phone: 406-490-0178 (Program) | Cell: 406-223-3480 | Facebook: @KristisKiddieKorner
Family Tree Nurturing Center
Billings
Family Tree Nurturing Center provides comprehensive child care services that focus on emotional and developmental support for children and their families.
Contact Person: Bill Kennedy
Phone: 406-252-9799
Shelly Fischer Childcare
East Helena
Shelly Fischer Childcare Programs offer diverse early childhood education options, fostering creativity and curiosity in a safe, nurturing environment.
Contact Person: Shelly Fischer
Cell: 406-491-3839 | University on Princeton: 406-723-6292 | Kidz Konnections: 406-723-3439 | Young Explorers: 406-723-6289 |
Email: shelly@sfchildcare.org
Mini Scholars Discovery Academy
Butte
Mini Scholars Discovery Academy is a Reggio Emilia and Montessori inspired childcare
Contact Person: Sara George
Phone: 406-595-6678
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This website is supported by Grant Number 08CH013269 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of AWARE and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.