Head Start Home Based Program

Head Start Head Start On September 18, 2026, Head Start Home-Based families gathered at Kiddie Beach in Oxnard for a fun-filled morning of learning, exploration, and family connection. With a beautiful clear blue sky overhead and the ocean sparkling in the sunshine, it was the perfect day for a beach adventure. Approximately 40 children and parents joined the social outing. For some families this was their first time visiting the beach, making the experience even more memorable. The morning was filled with hands-on activities designed to encourage children's curiosity, creativity, movement, and early learning. For many children, the

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is such a wonderful CDR partner that wins the families’ hearts every time they visit. On Friday, May 29, our Head Start Home-Based Program team provided a fun social outing for its program families. The trip was hosted by the Home-Based social planning group known as Awesome Butterflies. It’s a unique experience when families get to visit a zoo located in their own backyard. Visitors experienced a wildlife education and preservation lesson via a 30-minute show and tell. Everyone then had the opportunity to walk around the complex to explore and learn about

CDR’s Head Start Home-Based Program recently held a group social called, Healthy Minds and Bodies. The focus for this gathering was AWARENESS—helping families learn simple, meaningful ways to stay healthy without needing to do anything extra or complicated. Through activities like yoga, tummy time with babies, music, relaxation, and a makeshift fruit smoothie bar, families were able to learn how small routines can make a big difference. There were also additional sections with fun seasonal activities, such as winter-themed snow globes and hopscotch, to keep everyone engaged. According to Teresa Gonzalez, Home-Based Services Supervisor, it was inspiring to see

Join Guadalupe and her 2-year-old son, Matthew, as they turn everyday kitchen scraps like eggshells, banana peels, and coffee grounds, into homemade fertilizer. This video makes it easy and fun for families to learn about recycling, basic science, and the magic of plant growth. With plenty of laughs and a little mess along the way, it’s a great activity for sparking curiosity about how things work, all while giving the garden some love. Perfect for families wanting a hands-on, eco-friendly way to dive into STEM basics. Click the link below or on the image in this story to watch

The Head Start Home Visiting Unit is proud to have you explore how early literacy and simple STEM activities can inspire young minds. Join educators Yesenia and Melissa as they demonstrate how “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” motivated families to explore nature and learn about butterflies, sparking curiosity and a love for learning in children like Ethan and Valeria. Click the link below or on the image in this story to watch the video for Literature Activity. All STEM at Home videos are available on the CDR YouTube page. Literature Activity Video About CDR’s STEM at Home Incorporating

Five-year-old Steven, two-year-old Rose, and their parents, have a ton of fun experimenting with a homemade volcano. Watch as they mix baking soda and vinegar to create a bubbly eruption and even explore mixing colors. Simple experiments like this give children the chance to wonder, “What if?" while exploring the world around them in a hands-on way. Click the link below or on the image in this story to watch the video for Homemade Volcano. All STEM at Home videos are available on the CDR YouTube page. Homemade Volcano Video About CDR’s STEM at Home Incorporating STEM

Join Denise and Broly on a fascinating STEM journey at home. Together, they craft a captivating sensory bottle using everyday materials like water, oil, and glitter. With Yesenia's help, they explore basic science concepts, sparking curiosity and laying the groundwork for early STEM education. Click the link below or on the image in this story to watch the video for Exploring with Activities and Experiments. All STEM at Home videos are available on the CDR YouTube page. STEM at Home Videos About CDR’s STEM at Home Incorporating STEM into our home visiting program supports Head Start families