- Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
- About this Section
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Providing high-quality programs for preschool-aged children
CSIU Early Childhood/Preschool programs serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and expectant mothers in a variety of settings:
- home
- center
- classroom
There are eligibility requirements to participate in the programs, such as:
- age
- location
- income
- need
If you have a concern about your child's development, please refer to Early Intervention Preschool on the left for additional information about services for which he or she may be eligible.
The table below provides a general overview of Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre-K Counts; see the menu on the left to explore each program.
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Early Head Start
Head Start
Pre-K Counts
Cost
No cost to parents No cost to parents No cost to parents Ages
Served
Birth to age 3, and
expectant mothersAge 3 until child
enters kindergartenAge 3 until child
enters kindergartenService
Areas
Available to residents of
Northumberland CountyAvailable to residents of
Northumberland CountyAvailable to residents of Berwick, Central Columbia, Line Mountain, Millville Area, Milton Area, Shikellamy, Southern Columbia and Warrior Run school districts Program
Cycle
Year round
Home-based program
178 days/year
5 hours/day
180 days/year
5.5 hours/day
Transportation
Limited transportation
providedLimited transportation
providedNo transportation provided Program
Offerings
Meals provided on days
attending centerHealth screenings provided;
LPN on staffParent involvement
opportunitiesMeals provided
Developmental,
hearing and vision screenings
providedParent involvement
opportunitiesBreakfast and lunch
providedIncome
Guidelines
Program
Locations
Center is located at Route 61,
StoningtonPrograms are located in
Coal Township, Herndon,
Milton, New Columbia,
Northumberland, Sunbury
and WatsontownPrograms are located at Line Mountain Elementary School, Millville Elementary School, Milton Area High School, Nescopeck Elementary School, Grace S. Beck Elementary School, G.C. Hartman Elementary School, and Watsontown Elementary School