Lucas County Early Head Start

10/21/2026

Did you know that your child's brain is growing and developing at an incredible rate during the first three years of life?
Every cuddle, conversation, smile, and playful moment helps build connections in your little one's brain.
You don't need expensive toys or fancy activities to support your child's development. The most important thing you can give your child is YOU! 🤍

What's one special way you connect with your little one each day?

Call or text today to enroll: 419-796-2474

10/16/2026

📬Want to vote from home?

Absentee voting may be an option for you—but don't wait until the last minute to get started.
Ohio's deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 27.

Find official information about requesting and returning an absentee ballot: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/elections-administration/forms-and-petitions/absentee-ballot-application-html-to-pdf

10/16/2026

Happy Head Start Awareness Month!

10/03/2026

Call to enroll today!!

Enroll today!! Call or text: 419-796-2474

10/01/2026

Types of Play

Parallel play is more social than it looks.

Two toddlers may be side by side, each focused on their own toys, with barely a word between them. But a lot of learning can be happening. They’re watching, imitating, exploring, communicating. And getting more comfortable sharing space with other children.

For early childhood professionals, these everyday moments can offer a window into a child’s social, language, cognitive and motor development.

And an important reminder: stages of play aren’t rigid deadlines. Children may move between different types of play depending on the activity, setting and people around them.

Learn more about parallel play, what to look for and how to support it without forcing interaction: https://bit.ly/4hf7xI5

10/01/2026

Self-control takes time to grow. Toddlers have big feelings, but the parts of their brain that help manage emotions, behavior and impulses are still developing.

“Putting on the brakes” can be especially hard. They may know they shouldn’t grab your phone or hit when they’re frustrated, but knowing the rule and stopping themselves are two different things.

Curious about that amazing little brain? Explore our Baby Brain Map to learn more: https://bit.ly/4y5nGa2

10/01/2026

09/10/2026

Enroll today!! Call or text: 419-796-2474

08/27/2026

Head Start is more than just child care.
💗 Head Start ensures that low-income children and their families have access to resources.
💡 Ohio needs Head Start.