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.
- National Head Start Association (NHSA) "Program of Achievement 2006"
- Irene Martinez, Child Start Inc. Head Teacher, CHSA "2006 Teacher of the Year"
- 40th Anniversary National Head Start Association "Outstanding Head Start Grantee 2005"
- California Head Start Asssociation (CHSA) "Distinguished Program Award 2005"
- Ana Hurtado, Child Start Inc. Head Teacher, CHSA "2005 Teacher of the Year"
- Jackie Dollar Harrison, Executive Director, Retired, "NHSA Lifetime Achievement Award"
Child Start Inc. is a part of the
National Head Start Association