FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child have to be to enroll?
a. Children must be between 3 and 5 years of age by the kindergarten cut off date for the school district in which they reside. If you have questions, please call our office.

Is it too late to enroll my child after school has started?
No. Children can enroll at any time during the school year.

Is transportation provided?
We transport a child on our school buses, which follow state and federal regulations. Along with a driver, we have a bus aid to assure the children’s safety. We are not required to provide transportation, however our program transports when possible.

Can anyone pick my child up from school or take them off the bus?
To ensure your child’s safety, we release the child only to those listed on the transportation emergency form that the parent filled out are permitted to ‘remove’ the child. Your child’s safety is our utmost concern.

Can my child be picked up/dropped off at another address?
Yes, but we need time to inform our drivers. You must call 946-5247 Ext. 202 and leave the pick-up or drop-off change on the voicemail system at least 2 hours before the pick-up or drop-off.

Are meals provided?
Yes, Head Start provides breakfast and lunch for AM session children and lunch and snack for PM session children. Children who attend a full day session receive breakfast, lunch, and snack.

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Blair County Head Start
319 Sycamore Street
Altoona, PA 16602
Tel.: (814) 946-5247
Fax.: (814) 946-8147
e-mail: info@cabc-bchs.org
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