Attachment D- September Program Information Summaries.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
Program Information Summaries 
Hearing and Vision Screenings 
All children enrolled in Head Start are required to have a vision and hearing screening within the 
first 45 days of enrollment.  By the end of September, 100% of enrolled children met this deadline 
for the first time in over ten years.  This was accomplished through over eight summer health 
screening events attended by more than 450 children who received a vision and hearing 
screening and fluoride varnish, blood lead tests, and free physicals through community 
partnerships. 
Nursing Students in Early Head Start 
On September 9, eight Arizona College of Nursing students began an internship at the 
Early Head Start site, Out of This World Christian Childcare, to fulfill their pediatric 
learning unit. Under the supervision of the nursing instructor, the students will provide 
extra support in the classrooms by assisting with diapering, helping children wash their 
hands, and meal prep. The students will be at the childcare center twice a week through 
the end of October. The Childcare Center staff are thankful for the extra help and the 
excellent partnership. 
Oral Health Education 
On September 18, a dental student who is also a Head Start parent provided oral health 
education to 18 children at Southwest Elementary in the Roosevelt Elementary School 
District. The parent read a book about proper tooth brushing and demonstrated using a 
puppet. The children were also given the opportunity to practice tooth brushing with the 
puppet. (See picture below). 
Alhambra Car Seat Safety Training  
On Wednesday, September 24, six parents participated in a two-hour car seat safety 
training at Alhambra Preschool Academy. The training was provided by the Arizona 
Department of Health Services/Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health. After the 
training, each family received a car seat valued at $400 (See picture below). 
Head Start children participating in oral health 
education at Southwest Elementary School. 
A Head Start family receiving a car seat after 
the training at Alhambra Preschool Academy.