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Huntingdon County Child & Adult Development Corp.

HCCADC is a private non-profit corporation serving Huntingdon County children & families since 1973.

09/11/2026

📸 Lights. Camera. Pictures. 📸

Ms. Sarah's class, at our Broad Top center, shared the photos from their picture day!

09/10/2026

💚 National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 🍎🏃
Healthy habits start early, and the little choices we make each day can have a big impact on a child's growth and well-being.
During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, let's remember that being healthy isn't about a number on a scale. It's about helping children build lifelong habits that keep their bodies strong, their minds active, and their hearts happy.
Here are a few simple ways to support healthy growth for children from birth through age 5:
🥕 Make fruits and vegetables fun! Let your child help wash produce, choose colorful fruits and veggies at the store, or create a "rainbow plate" at mealtime.
💧 Choose water more often. Water and milk are great choices to help children stay hydrated while limiting sugary drinks.
🏃 Get moving together. Young children need plenty of active play every day! Take a walk, visit the playground, play a game of follow-the-leader, or have a backyard scavenger hunt.
😴 Prioritize sleep. A consistent bedtime routine helps children get the rest they need to grow, learn, and play their best.
📺 Balance screen time with playtime. Reading, building, pretending, creating, and exploring outdoors all help children develop healthy bodies and growing minds.
🍽️ Enjoy family meals when you can. Sitting down together gives children the chance to practice conversation, try new foods, and develop healthy eating habits.
At , we support the whole child by encouraging healthy eating, active play, nutrition education, and regular health screenings. Our goal is to help every child develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime while creating positive experiences around food and movement.
💚 Healthy children aren't made through perfection. They're nurtured through love, encouragement, and small healthy choices made day after day.
💬 What's one healthy habit your family enjoys together? Share your favorite nutritious snack, active game, or family tradition in the comments!

09/08/2026

📚 Happy International Literacy Day! 🌟
Did you know that literacy doesn't begin when children learn to read? It begins from the very first conversations, songs, stories, and smiles you share together!
The best part? You don't need expensive books or extra hours in your day to build early literacy skills. Some of the most powerful learning happens during everyday moments.
Here are a few simple ways to make literacy part of your family's daily routine:
🛒 At the grocery store: Ask your child to help find foods by their colors, identify letters on signs, or count the apples in the cart.
🍽️ At mealtime: Talk about your day, describe the foods you're eating, and introduce new words like "crunchy," "smooth," or "juicy."
🚗 On the go: Point out letters, numbers, shapes, and colors on road signs, buildings, and license plates.
🧺 During chores: Sort laundry by color or size while talking about what you're doing. Following directions and learning new vocabulary are all part of literacy!
🎵 Sing together: Nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays help children hear the sounds that make up words, an important early reading skill.
📖 Read every day, even for just 10 minutes. Read a favorite story again and again, ask questions about the pictures, or let your child "read" the book by telling the story in their own words.
💬 Talk, listen, and encourage questions. Every conversation helps build your child's vocabulary, confidence, and love of learning.
At , we know that parents are a child's first and most important teachers. Every story you read, every question you answer, and every conversation you share helps build the foundation for future reading success.
❤️ Remember, literacy isn't about having all the answers. It's about making time to explore, wonder, and learn together, one word at a time.

09/08/2026

🌞 Sliding into Sunny Experiences 🌞

Ms. Sarah's class, at our Broad Top center, shared some photos of her children playing outside and enjoying the slide!

09/04/2026

‼️ Reminder ‼️

Families and Staff, this is a reminder that our entire corporation will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026.

All classrooms, home visits, and business locations will be closed in observation of the holiday!

All operations will resume Tuesday, September 8th, at their usual scheduled times.

09/03/2026

🚗🎨 A Little Creativity Goes a Long Way 🎨🚗

Ms. Janet's Center-based classroom, at our Huntingdon center, shared some photos of her kiddos playing outside in the nice weather and photos from the kiddos enjoying some painting!

09/03/2026

📅 Attendance Awareness Month 🌟
Every day counts...especially in the early years!
Children learn best through consistent routines, hands-on experiences, and meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates. That's why regular attendance is so important.
Head Start Program Performance Standards and PA Pre K Counts emphasize the importance of regular attendance because missing too many days can make it harder for children to build skills, stay connected to their classroom community, and benefit from all the services the program provides.
Here are a few ways to help your child attend regularly:
✅ Establish a consistent bedtime and morning routine.
✅ Schedule appointments outside of program hours whenever possible.
✅ Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
✅ Let us know if your child will be absent. We're here to support your family!
We understand that illnesses and unexpected situations happen. Our goal isn't perfect attendance. It's partnering with families to help every child have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
💙 At attendance is more than showing up. It's about building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, one day at a time.

09/02/2026

📰 Monthly Newsletter Now Available! 📰

September's Edition of is now available to families! Check out the newest newsletter for important information about our programs, activities and snacks to make with your kiddos, and more!

09/01/2026

🛡️ National Child Identity Theft Day 🛡️
When we think about protecting our children, we often think of bike helmets, car seats, and holding little hands while crossing the street. But there's another way we can help keep them safe...protecting their identity.
Did you know that children can become victims of identity theft, even before they're old enough to use a credit card? Since a child's Social Security number usually isn't monitored, it can sometimes be misused for years before anyone notices.
Here are a few simple ways to help protect your child's identity:
🔒 Keep your child's Social Security card and birth certificate in a secure location.
📄 Only share your child's personal information when it's truly necessary and ask why it's being requested.
📱 Be thoughtful about what you post online; the internet is forever and easily searchable.
📬 Watch for mail addressed to your child that seems unusual, such as credit card offers or bills. These can be signs that something isn't right.
💬 Talk with trusted family members and caregivers about keeping your child's personal information safe, too.
At , we're committed to helping families support children's health, safety, and well-being, both in and out of the classroom. Taking a few simple steps today can help protect your child's future tomorrow.
💙 Knowledge is one of the best ways to keep our children safe.

08/31/2026

Behind every Head Start program is a staff member who chose this work because they believe in children.

The teacher who greets each child by name every morning. The family worker who helps a mom find housing so her family can stay together. The bus driver who makes sure a four-year-old gets to school safe. The cook who plates a hot breakfast for a kid who might not have eaten otherwise. They are the reason Head Start works.

People this dedicated deserve to be paid like the professionals they are. A competitive salary is what lets a program keep the skilled, caring staff that children and families count on year after year. That takes strong federal investment.

While we welcome the recently approved funding increase, it won't keep pace with rising costs and give programs the stability they need to serve the children and families in their communities.

You can help! Email your Members of Congress and urge them to support increased funding for Head Start in Fiscal Year 2027. It only takes a minute: https://nhsa.org/take-action/

Address

52 Juniata Avenue
Huntingdon, PA
16652

Telephone

+18146436800

Website

http://hccadc.org/

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