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School and Families Wish List

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 If you are able, please consider donating the following on our School Supply Wishlist:

  • Children’s Underpants in sizes 2T to 6
  • Children’s Socks
  • Children’s pants in sizes 2T to 6
  • New or gently used children’s books
  • Educational or Learning Toys for Children Birth to Five
  • Playdough
  • New or Gently Used Ride Toys (such as tricycles, balance bikes, Little Tikes Cars)
  • Office Supplies such as copy paper, pens, and Post-its
  • Dress Up or Pretend Play Costumes

Please drop them off at our main office during regular business hours. We thank you for thinking of Portage Learning Centers! 

We are accepting applications for the Head Start Preschool, Early Head Start Preschool, and Head Start and Early Head Start Home-Based Programs

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Head Start is a United States Department of Health and Human Services program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. It is the oldest and largest program of its kind. 

Early Head Start is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3.

Home Visitors complete a 90-minute home visit with you and your child weekly. They focus on activities designed specifically for your child. Bi-monthly socializations are held at our Kent and Ravenna Centers, where parents and children can participate in group activities and interact with peers.

For more information, contact our office at 330 297-7795 Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Income guidelines apply.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866)632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for CivilRights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Important Announcement regarding SNAP

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Effective immediately, the recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are included when determining Head Start eligibility. This policy change allows Head Start programs to reach families better, minimize the burden on families seeking public assistance, and coordinate benefit programs so that families eligible for one program can more easily participate in other services for which they qualify. Adding SNAP to the categorical eligibility interpretation is essential in addressing any barriers to equitable access to Head Start services for children and families.

Please consider enrolling your child in our 2022-23 program!

If you have any further questions about SNAP eligibility, please call our main office at 330-297-7795.

Mask Mandate No Longer In Effect

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As of March 1, 2022, we no longer require children, staff, parents, guardians, visitors to wear a mask while in our centers, busses, or on home visits if you are well and exhibit no signs of COVID-19, per the CDC guidelines for Portage County Ohio.

If you or your child have symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you or your child should wear a mask. We recommend you follow the CDC quarantine guidelines.

We encourage you and your family for individuals 5+ years old to:

Immediate Need – Early Head Start Home Visitors

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Provide comprehensive and intensive services to pregnant women and children through age 3. Promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy families

  • Year-Round Full-Time
  • Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or social, human or family services
  • Complete Home Visiting Curriculum Certification within 12 months of hire (training is out of state)

For more information, please visit our Careers page.