South Coast Head Start

South Coast Head Start South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that serves pre South Coast Head Start is an equal opportunity provider.

South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that serves children and pregnant women from income eligible families throughout Coos and Curry counties. We provide services in Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Lakeside, Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings. Priority for enrollment in Head Start programs is based on

child age, family income, disabilities, and other factors that demonstrate a need for services. All services are provided at no cost to enrolled families. South Coast Head Start is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start es un programa extenso del primera infancia. Este programa es para niños pequeños y mamas embarazadas de las familias quienes llenen los requisitos en los condados de Coos y de Curry. Nuestros servicios son disponibles en Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Lakeside, Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, y Brookings. La prioridad para la inscripción en los programas de Head Start se basa en la edad del niño, los ingresos familiares, discapacidades y otros factores que demuestran la necesidad de servicios. South Coast Head Start es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los servicios se proporcionan sin costo para las familias matriculadas. South Coast Head Start es un programa de Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA).

We're hiring a Lead Cook in Coos Bay!If you have a passion for preparing nutritious meals and want to make a difference ...
06/08/2026

We're hiring a Lead Cook in Coos Bay!

If you have a passion for preparing nutritious meals and want to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Full-Time • Year-Round
💲 Starting at $18.39/hour (DOE)

Check out the flyer below for details and apply today at www.orcca.us/careers

06/02/2026

Dear Families,

Summer is just around the corner, and Coos Bay Public Schools is thrilled to announce the return of our Free Summer Lunch Program! From June 22nd through August 28th, we will be providing nutritious, free meals to all children ages 1 to 18.

📌 What you need to know: There are no income requirements or sign-ups necessary. Just show up at any of our designated stops or school sites to grab a delicious lunch. There is a limit of one meal per person, per day.

🚌 Exciting News for 2026: We’re Expanding!
To ensure we can reach even more families across our community, we have added a second delivery van and an entirely new route! Check out the flyer below to find the times and locations most convenient for you:
Van Route #1: Serving spots from M'Ocean Mobile Park starting at 10:45 AM through Barview Market at 12:20 PM.

Route #2 (NEW!): Serving spots from Lighthouse Charter starting at 10:45 AM through Mingus Park/Pool at 12:15 PM.

School Sites: Stop by Madison Elementary, Eastside Elementary, or Marshfield Jr. High anytime between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM for daily service.

We are so excited to see you out in the community and help keep our kids fueled, healthy, and happy all summer long!

🌞 We've got a busy weekend ahead and we'd love to see you! 🌞📍 Saturday, June 6th🎉 Coquille River Days — Come enjoy the f...
06/01/2026

🌞 We've got a busy weekend ahead and we'd love to see you! 🌞

📍 Saturday, June 6th
🎉 Coquille River Days — Come enjoy the festivities, local vendors, community fun, and all the excitement River Days has to offer!

🧷 Summer Diaper Give-Away
We will be hosting FREE diaper and wipe distribution events:

📍 Brookings
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1600 Chetco Ave, Brookings

📍 Gold Beach
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
29513 Ellensburg Ave Suite 2, Gold Beach

🌈 Sunday, June 7th
🎶 Pride in the Park
Join us at Azalea Park from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM for a day of celebration, community, entertainment, and fun!

Whether you're stopping by for diapers, shopping local vendors, celebrating Pride, or all three, we can't wait to connect with our amazing communities this weekend! ❤️

At the heart of our program are families, supporting parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, and crea...
05/29/2026

At the heart of our program are families, supporting parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, and creating strong foundations through preschool learning 🤍

Our classrooms are built around learning through play, social-emotional growth, kindergarten readiness, routines, creativity, and helping children build confidence in a classroom setting.

Every day includes preschool curriculum, hands-on learning, structured activities, and plenty of fun along the way. We love getting to help prepare little learners for their next big steps! ✨

We are accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Preschool Program Year that starts in September. Make sure to apply toda...
05/26/2026

We are accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Preschool Program Year that starts in September. Make sure to apply today!

Head Start is so much more than early education. It provides essential nutrition and health care support for children, while also partnering with families to keep them engaged and involved in their child’s learning. It's a comprehensive approach that continues to lift up children and their families and setting them on a life-changing path to success. Enrollment for the next school year is now open! Connect with a program near you by completing the form here: www.ohsa.net/enroll

This week, our Port Orford preschoolers had an exciting kindergarten transition field trip to Driftwood Elementary Schoo...
05/14/2026

This week, our Port Orford preschoolers had an exciting kindergarten transition field trip to Driftwood Elementary School where they met students and staff, participated in circle time, learned new songs, sang familiar favorites, toured the classroom alongside current kindergarten students, and enjoyed lunch in the cafeteria with their new friends. 🍎📚

The excitement continued all the way back to our Head Start site, where students couldn’t wait to share how much fun they had and all about their new school adventure!

To help prepare for the trip, students practiced neighborhood walking safety skills, including walking in a line while holding onto a rope, staying safely on sidewalks, stopping before crossings and parking lots, watching for traffic, and following teacher directions. Our new reflective safety vests were a huge help and even received compliments from the Driftwood staff, who loved how easy they made it to identify our preschoolers on campus. 🦺

A big thank you to our parent volunteer who joined us for the trip and has already offered to help again on the next visit! We are so proud of our students and grateful for the partnership with Driftwood Elementary School as we help prepare our children for a smooth and exciting transition to kindergarten. 💙

📣 South Coast Head Start – Immunization & Exemption RatesDid you know that schools and child care facilities are require...
05/08/2026

📣 South Coast Head Start – Immunization & Exemption Rates
Did you know that schools and child care facilities are required to make their immunization and exemption rates available to families?
At South Coast Head Start, we are committed to transparency and to keeping our children, their families, our and staff healthy and safe.
Our current immunization coverage and exemption rates are shown below for our service area.
We appreciate our families for helping us maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all children 💙

📣 South Coast Head Start – Tasas de Vacunación y Exenciones
¿Sabía que las escuelas y los centros de cuidado infantil están obligados a poner a disposición del público sus tasas de vacunación y exención?
En South Coast Head Start, estamos comprometidos con la transparencia y con mantener a nuestros niños, sus familias y nuestro personal saludables y seguros.
Nuestras tasas actuales de vacunación y exención se muestran a continuación para nuestra área de servicio.
Agradecemos a usted y a todas nuestras familias por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y saludable para todos nuestros niños.💙

05/06/2026

🌿✨ It’s officially Farmers Market season in Coos Bay and we are SO excited to be back! ✨🌿

We’re all set up and ready to connect, answer questions, and help however we can. Whether you’re here for fresh goodies, sunshine, or just a stroll through the market. Be sure to stop by and say hi! 💙

Let’s kick off the season together!

Our Brookings site had a special visitor today — Smokey Bear! 🐻🌲The kiddos had so much fun learning about fire safety, p...
05/06/2026

Our Brookings site had a special visitor today — Smokey Bear! 🐻🌲
The kiddos had so much fun learning about fire safety, protecting our forests, and meeting such an important guest. Thank you to everyone who helped make today so memorable! ❤️

Come see us at John Topins in Coos Bay today!!
04/25/2026

Come see us at John Topins in Coos Bay today!!

Address

1855 Thomas Avenue
Coos Bay, OR
97420

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15418883717

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