Vina, AL

Red Bay Head Start Center provides comprehensive early childhood education through the federally-funded Head Start program, serving families in the Vina area. The center focuses on school readiness with a research-based curriculum that addresses cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. All teachers meet Head Start qualification standards with ongoing professional development. The program includes health screenings, nutritious meals, family engagement services, and inclusive classrooms. As part of the Community Action Agency network, they offer sliding scale fees and serve children from low-income families, ensuring quality early education accessibility in this rural region.

Serving the Vina community through regional outreach, Russellville Head Start Center provides high-quality early childhood education with comprehensive support services. The center implements the Creative Curriculum system with structured learning centers that promote literacy, math, science, and social skills. All classrooms maintain low student-teacher ratios with degreed lead teachers. The program includes developmental screenings, health and dental services, family partnership agreements, and parent education workshops. Their facility features age-appropriate learning environments, secure access systems, and outdoor play areas designed for physical development and exploration.

Hamilton Child Development Center serves Marion County families including Vina residents with a comprehensive early education program. The center offers age-specific classrooms from infants through pre-K with developmentally appropriate curricula focused on kindergarten readiness. Their educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning, literacy development, and social-emotional skills through structured activities and play-based exploration. The facility includes secure entry systems, monitored playgrounds, and modern learning materials. Staff maintain current CPR/first aid certifications and participate in ongoing early childhood education training. The center provides nutritious USDA-approved meals and maintains strong parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences.