ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

We enhance opportunities for success by inspiring each child’s love of learning, partnering with families, advocating for equity, and fostering a connection to community.

OUR HISTORY

Berkshire County Head Start (BCHS) was established in 1976, it is a comprehensive early childhood program providing education, health, and special education services to children and their families. We service all of Berkshire County with six sites in Great Barrington, Pittsfield, and North Adams.

We are MORE than just CHILDCARE.

Head Start programs are so much more than just childcare, we take a holistic approach to child development, addressing not only educational needs but also health, nutrition, and social services. This comprehensive approach ensures that children receive the support they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.

  • Free transportation to and from center
  • Center-based preschool education
  • Help working towards your goals such as housing, education, employment, and parenting
  • Bilingual staff and dual language classrooms
  • Hot meals and snacks along with nutritional support
  • Hearing and vision screenings
  • Child and family mental health services
  • Family engagement events that allow teacher-child-family relationship-building
  • Help establishing medical and dental homes
  • Home-based option

To learn more about what programs we have available for your family, head to our enrollment page.

2023-2024 Annual Report

1 Meadow Lane
Pittsfield, Ma 01201
413-499-0137

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This website is supported by Grant Number 01CH011420-05-05 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Berkshire County Head Start and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.