Head Start Center of Ketchikan

Head Start Center is a daycare in Ketchikan, AK. Operated by Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), the program promotes school readiness for children ages three to five by providing a comprehensive early childhood education experience. It focuses on enhancing children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through educational activities, health screenings, nutritious meals, and developmental support. The center holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The program places a strong emphasis on family engagement, considering parents and caregivers essential partners in their child’s learning journey. It offers resources and services that empower families, including parenting workshops and education, access to community health and wellness services, support for family goal setting and self-sufficiency, and opportunities for volunteering and leadership within the program. By fostering strong family-school partnerships, the center helps build a foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

Located at 1001 Schoenbar Rd, the center sits about a quarter mile from Level Mountain and roughly three-tenths of a mile from the Ketchikan Public Library. It is also within a half-mile of the Gateway Recreation Center, the Salmon Ladder creek, the Ketchikan Police Station, and the Tongass Arts and Science Charter School.

The business is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting a consistent standard of care in its early childhood services.

This dedication to both child development and family support distinguishes Head Start Center as a vital educational resource in Ketchikan.