HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TELEPHONE: (207) 338-3827

E-MAIL: dpalmer@waldocap.org

Pre-k programs are available in school districts where WCAP collaborates with the local public schools. Services are provided to children from these districts who are four-years-old in local elementary schools. Comprehensive and wrap-around services are available for enrolled children.

WHAT IS MY ELIGIBILITY BASED ON?

The town in which you live. WCAP Pre-k programs are currently located in the locations listed below. If you have a question about where you may be eligible to attend, please give us a call!

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

To begin, call the Early Childhood Program at (207) 338-3827. Or, click on the “Apply” button above to fill out an application. Someone from our offices will be in touch with you to set up an appointment to complete your application. At that meeting, you will need to bring: income verification, your child’s birth certificate, and proof of residency.

Head Start was created in 1964 to give preschool children a “head start” in formal education. Throughout the decades, Head Start has expanded their services to involve the whole family. Head Start supports families in five different component areas: health, nutrition, education, social services, and parent involvement.

WCAP Head Start serves children ages three to five, four days a week. WCAP offers part-year and full-year classrooms, depending on the location and on the needs of the family. Placement is based on a number of criteria; the primary one is family income. There is no fee for WCAP Head Start programs.

WHAT IS MY ELIGIBILITY BASED ON?

The Head Start program accepts applications throughout the year for children who will be three or four years old by October 15th of the coming school year. Enrollment is based on income eligibility.

WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP?

Head Start staff work closely with families to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed. Eligible families are presented with access to a wide array of assistance in many areas, including:

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

To begin, call the Early Childhood Program at (207) 338-3827. Or, click on the “Apply” button above to fill out an application. Someone from our offices will be in touch with you to set up an appointment to complete your application. At that meeting, you will need to bring: income verification, your child’s birth certificate, and proof of residency.

Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers (birth to three-years-old) or expectant families. Its mission is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women; to enhance the development of very young children; and to promote healthy family functioning. Early Head Start services are provided in home-based or center-based options. Home-based options allow children ages 0-3 or pregnant women to interact weekly with a home-visitor and bi-monthly socializations. Center-based options allow children ages 0-3 to interact in a classroom environment with other young children.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Early Head Start is currently serving income-eligible families from any town in Waldo County.

WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP?

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

To begin, call the Early Childhood Program at (207) 338-3827. Or, click on the “Apply” button above to fill out an application. Someone from our offices will be in touch with you to set up an appointment to complete your application. At that meeting, you will need to bring: income verification, your child’s birth certificate, and proof of residency.

WCAP has two programs to help ensure that your child is riding safely in the car; the Inspection Station Program and the Distribution Program. Maine Law has changed. Children under 2 years old must ride rear facing with the guidelines of their seat. Children under 55 pounds ride in a car seat with a 5-point harness and children 55-80 pounds should be in a booster seat (high back if possible). Children cannot ride safely without a seat until they are over 57 inches tall. Old or used car seats are not safe!

WHAT IS THE INSPECTION STATION PROGRAM?

Car seat safety checks are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Belfast Fire Department from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There is no income guideline for this program and seats are checked on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are checked for the correct usage, fit and installation to the vehicle.

WHAT IS THE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM?

WCAP has free car seats available for children who need a car seat or booster seat and whose family meets the program income guidelines. Once qualified, an education appointment is scheduled to review the seat, fit the child to the seat, and install the seat in the vehicle.

HOW DO I GET A CAR SEAT?

Contact WCAP’s receptionist at 338-6809 to set up an appointment.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS NOT BORN YET?

If the child is not yet born, set up your appointment one month before your predicted due date.

CAN I SPEAK WITH A TECHNICIAN?

Contact Dawn Bryant at 338-3827 ext. 211 or e-mail dbryant@waldocap.org.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a federally funded program to help child care providers offer healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care in support of healthy growth and development. Reimbursement is given to sponsored child care providers for meals served to children in their care.

HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD CARE HOME?

If you are a child care provider in Waldo County and you would like to enroll your child care home in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, contact Lorey Duprey, Community and CACFP Coordinator at (207) 338-6809 ext .501 or lduprey@waldocap.org