Poplar, MT

The Poplar Head Start Program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through the federally-funded Head Start model. The center focuses on school readiness through developmentally appropriate practices, incorporating Native American cultural heritage and language preservation. Staff maintain Child Development Associate credentials with ongoing professional development. The program offers health screenings, nutritious meals, family engagement activities, and social-emotional learning. Facilities include modern classrooms, outdoor play areas, and family resource centers with strong emphasis on community partnerships and cultural responsiveness.

Serving the broader Poplar area from nearby Wolf Point, this comprehensive early childhood center provides high-quality care with licensed early childhood educators and special education specialists. The program implements Creative Curriculum with individualized learning plans and developmental screenings. Features include inclusive classrooms, speech and occupational therapy services, parent education workshops, and transportation options for Poplar families. The center maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios and emphasizes trauma-informed care practices with secure facilities and outdoor learning environments.

As a regional leader in early childhood education serving eastern Montana communities including Poplar, Sidney Early Childhood Services offers research-based curriculum with emphasis on literacy development, STEM activities, and social skills. The center features state-licensed teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, commercial-grade kitchen providing nutritious meals, and expansive outdoor playgrounds with natural elements. The program includes parent portals for daily communication, developmental assessments, and flexible scheduling options for working families with transportation partnerships available.