Ralston, OK

Ralston Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and development services for low-income families in the Ralston area. The center follows the evidence-based Head Start curriculum that focuses on school readiness, social-emotional development, and cognitive skills. Teachers are certified in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The program includes health screenings, nutritious meals, and family support services. Facilities feature age-appropriate learning centers, outdoor play areas, and maintain strict safety protocols with secure entry systems and regular safety drills.

Located in nearby Pawnee (serving Ralston families), Little Blessings Daycare offers a faith-based educational approach combined with structured early learning curriculum. The center features small class sizes with low teacher-to-child ratios, allowing for individualized attention. Their program includes phonics-based reading readiness, mathematics foundations, and hands-on science activities. The facility includes secure indoor classrooms, fenced outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces, and dedicated infant care rooms with separate sleeping areas. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified with ongoing training in child development best practices.

Pawnee Head Start serves Ralston and surrounding communities with a culturally-enriched early childhood program that incorporates Native American traditions and values. The curriculum emphasizes language development, literacy, and mathematics while integrating cultural awareness and respect for diversity. The center features modern classrooms with learning centers, computer stations for older children, and extensive outdoor learning environments. Safety is prioritized with secure access systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular facility inspections. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive specialized training in culturally-responsive teaching methods.