welcome
It is our goal to work with families and assist children to develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally while fostering a positive self-image and love for learning that will help them succeed in our program, in public school and later in life.
Dedicated Educators
Our Teachers assess the progression of language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, critical thinking, approaches toward learning, physical well-being and motor development along with social-emotional development of our children.
Our Approach
Berkshire County Head Start’s health and safety focus encompasses early detection, screening, preventive health education, and assisting children and families with obtaining a primary medical and dental home.
staff highlights
Erin Naylor
Sheila Toomey
Sheila Toomey
"I have always loved working with young children and have taught dance, gymnastics and yoga classes to children, as well as teaching a yoga class for adults once or twice a week. I usually relate my Yoga class to my teaching experience with preschoolers and have found it helpful for adults in my class. For example, reminding yoga studen
"I have always loved working with young children and have taught dance, gymnastics and yoga classes to children, as well as teaching a yoga class for adults once or twice a week. I usually relate my Yoga class to my teaching experience with preschoolers and have found it helpful for adults in my class. For example, reminding yoga students and preschoolers alike that we are all moving at our own pace and shouldn't compare our progress with others."
Sheila Toomey
Sheila Toomey
Sheila Toomey
"When I am asked about what I love most about my job, I have a hard time answering. Meeting with parents and guiding them through difficult times and decisions and seeing the results of positive referrals that impact families, makes my heart sing. I particularly love seeing the day to day operation of the program with staff feeling and be
"When I am asked about what I love most about my job, I have a hard time answering. Meeting with parents and guiding them through difficult times and decisions and seeing the results of positive referrals that impact families, makes my heart sing. I particularly love seeing the day to day operation of the program with staff feeling and believing in their profession, watching their work unfold into outstanding and rewarding results in education, health, family engagement, social/emotional development, safety and transportation."
Andrea Moreau
Sheila Toomey
Andrea Moreau
"What I enjoy the most about this position is working with children in their home where they are the most comfortable. Watching them learn and grow through the year alongside their parents and caregivers is a joy. I just can’t say enough about how I appreciate all of the parents inviting me into their homes, trusting me, and sharing their
"What I enjoy the most about this position is working with children in their home where they are the most comfortable. Watching them learn and grow through the year alongside their parents and caregivers is a joy. I just can’t say enough about how I appreciate all of the parents inviting me into their homes, trusting me, and sharing their knowledge about their lives, their children, and their entire families. Every day is different and exciting. That’s why I love being a Home Visitor."