Child Start Inc. was initially established to be the legal entity to oversee the Head Start programs in Napa and Solano Counties. Incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) in March of 2000, Child Start Inc. received tremendous support for their vision of establishing a direct service agency, focused solely on early learning initiatives for young
children and their families. Child Start operates as a single purpose child and family services agency committed to comprehensive family and children's services in the two-county region comprised of Napa and Solano.
Child Start works in partnership with other local agencies to provide new and expanded services in the areas of nutrition, health, child care and development, literacy, education, family support, disabilities, mental health, parent education and teacher training. These partnerships are a major factor in the continuing success of all Child Start programs. Child Start works under the leadership of a dynamic board of directors comprised of prestigious community leaders from Napa and Solano counties with expertise in health, social services, business, law, human resources, child development, community action, child advocacy, and local government. The board of directors and their biographies demonstrate the balanced representation and significant areas of expertise and community involvement necessary for successful non-profit governance.
The Early Head Start and Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to over 1000 children and their families through a variety of program options: center based child development centers, both part day/ part year and full day/ full year, and home based, which incudes home visits and socialization opportunities.