Serving our community since 1965
Welcome to Kids Central, Inc.Our mission is to embrace our children, teach our children and inspire our children.
We envision Kids Central, Inc. as a leader in providing high quality community-based educational services to meet the needs of our children, families and community.
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Human Resources Specialist
Kids Central, Inc. Announces Leadership Support Position available.
Kids Central, Inc. Board of Directors announces the retirement of their Head Start Executive Director and Director of Human Resources.
At a recent Board of Directors meeting Darrell Edwards, the Executive Director of the agency along with Allen Couch the Human Resources Director announced their pending retirement.
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Current Enrollment
Head Start children served
Early Head Start children served
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Discover what Head Start Offers
Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. They also engage parents as partners every step of the way.
Kids Central, Inc. (KCI) is a private, non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation and a grantee of the Head Start Bureau.
We are now accepting applications online! Applying is a quick and easy process. Take 5 minutes and submit your application online or call 276-679-0514 for information.
Our School
Centers & Classes
We have offices and centers and offer Home Based Head Start and Early Head Start throughout Wise County, Dickenson County, and the City of Norton, Virginia.
Menus
Our menus are updated monthly.
Class Calendars
Monthly class calendars are found on the Center pages.
Board
The Board of Directors is comprised of members, elected by the seated board, comprised of
- civic leaders
- government leaders
- parents
- community representatives
- Attorney
- Early Childhood Specialist
- Fiscal Expert
Policy Council
The Policy Council is comprised of 38 members. Fifty-one percent of the Policy Council must be comprised of current Head Start parents. The remaining membership is comprised of community representatives.
Careers at KCI
Kids Central, Inc is a great place to work! Check out our current job openings and apply today »
Leadership at Head Start
Bernadine Futrell, Ph.D., is the director of the Office of Head Start (OHS). Dr. Futrell, a Head Start child, began her career as an assistant Head Start teacher in Richmond, Virginia. She came to OHS in the Biden Administration from the National Head Start Association (NHSA), where she was most recently the senior director for effective practice. Learn more »
A Word
From Our Director
”Kasey Kangaroo and I welcome you to our web site and to our family. All 100 staff members at Kids Central strive to ensure that you and your child receives the highest quality education and services available. As we embark upon our 56th year serving Wise and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton, we invite you to get acquainted with us and join us in our mission of service to children and families. Welcome.”
– Darrell Edwards
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