Early Head Start
Mission/Purpose
How you can help your baby’s brain development
In the third trimester, the cerebral cortex starts to take over from the brain stem, preparing your baby for future learning.
By the time your baby arrives, they can hear (they will know your voice!) and also see a little. Their brain will then continue to grow and develop for many years.
Your baby's brain develops through use — by your baby interacting, observing and doing things.
You can help your baby's development by creating a stimulating environment with different types of activities that offer your baby the chance to play. It's through play that they learn important skills like talking, listening, moving, thinking, solving problems and socializing.
You can play and spend time with your baby by:
- singing together
- reading books
- talking about what you’re doing and seeing
- playing games like peekaboo
Program Overview
- Monday--Friday, full-day child care and education in our center
- Adult Education
- Family Workshops & Socialization Opportunities
- Parenting Education
- Family Wellness Development
- Family Goal Setting
- Meal Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Resources Linking
Family Spotlight
EHS staff are excited to announce that Devin McGee is featured in our Family Spotlight this month. Devin, pictured here with her son and daughter, came to EHS in 2019 after working with the Cecil County Pregnancy Center as a first-time mom. Devin has been an active participant with the EHS program and takes full advantage of its offerings. She has taken part in parenting courses, sought out advice from our staff, and joined in other various workshops along the way. Now three years after starting the program, Devin has developed into a phenomenal advocate for herself, her children and even our program! Devin traveled to Baltimore to represent MRDC at Maryland Family Network's 2019 Parent Leadership Training. We applaud Devin for her perseverance and many accomplishments. Devin wrote a letter to our staff and this is what she had to say:
"I want to say how much the center has done for me... Everyone there including all of the teachers and staff are so amazing and they have helped me so much. You guys not only help a lot with the kids, but you give support to me and push me to accomplish my personal goals. You also provide a lot for the kids and it's not just regular daycare to just watch them-- you also teach them so much and make sure they are on the right path physically and intellectually."
ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION
- Family income falls below federal poverty guidelines
- The family/child is homeless
- The family/child is involved with foster care
Volunteer!
Do something good for your community and for yourself! Weather its a day in the classroom or a special project we have just the job for you! A guaranteed mood changer as our program changes more than just the lives of the individuals we serve!
Ready to go?
For the protection of our volunteers, students and organization, all volunteers are required to have a valid Volunteer Application on file
Didn't find what you're looking for or Questions about Early Head Start
Please contact us -
La'Meikia Lockhart M: (410) 934-6915 Llockhart@mrdc.net