Infant/Toddler (Early Head Start Classrooms)

Early Head Start is an early childhood education program for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years from low-income families. Early Head Start is a year-round program that operates 5 days a week. Daily hours vary by location.

Early Head Start promotes school readiness by supporting children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment. Services include education, health, and family well-being. Our teachers are highly qualified, with at least an Associate’s Degree, and most have earned Bachelor’s Degrees.

Teachers engage families in their child’s development and learning. All children receive developmental and health screenings and ongoing assessment. Staff help connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children receive the services they need. Families also receive support in working toward goals related to housing, education, financial security, and other areas of family well-being.

Service Area

Knox, Penobscot, and Piscataquis Counties

Hours and Locations

Year-round services are available. Daily hours vary by location.

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Dover-Foxcroft – Morton Avenue
• East Millinocket – Dirigo Drive
• Old Town – Middle Street
• Rockland – High Street

Hours have not yet been announced for the following location:

• Penquis Bright Beginnings Child Development Center – 31 Hillside Avenue, Bangor

For Enrollment Information

Please contact the ERSEA Team at ERSEATeam@penquis.org, 207-973-3567, or 207-852-0783.