Head Start - Opportunities for WBC

About Us

OWBC has a tremendous impact on people’s lives with 15 Early Head Start and Head Start locations. We’re excited to be a leader in providing outstanding educational opportunities for children and encouraging self-sufficiency in families. Throughout our history, we have successfully partnered with other organizations to improve access to services, avoid duplication of services, and maximize opportunities available to low-income individuals.

We also ensure that all children enrolled in our program receive nutrition, dental, health, vision, hearing, emotional wellness, and educational screenings, as well as appropriate follow-up and treatment when necessary. Highly trained teachers use a research-based curriculum daily to create a stimulating educational environment that prepares children for success in future learning.

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Head Start Centers

Williamson County Centers

Center	Director	Address	Phone Number
Bagdad	Julie Lichtner	351 N. Bagdad Rd. Leander, TX 78641	512.259.9010
Bartlett	Debora Trejo	620 W. Clark St. Bartlett, TX 76511	254.527.4645
Florence	Maria Chavez	203 Adams St. Florence, TX 76527	251.793.9495
Harris Ross	Erika Crathers	303 Ferguson St. Taylor, TX 76574	512.365.1070
Hutto	Kate Adams	80 Mager Ln. Hutto, TX 78634	512.6423144
Mary Bailey	Lisa Lechow	601 N. College St. Georgetown, TX 78626	512.863.5259
Rawleigh Elliott	Angela Ganner	103 Holly St. Georgetown, TX 78626	512.864.9733
Round Rock	Veronica Valles	1001 E. Main St. Round Rock, TX 78664	512.255.2792
THJ	Brianna Ortiz	3100 Duck Ln. Taylor, TX 76574	512.352.2275

Burnet County Centers

Center	Director	Address	Phone Number
Burnet	Victoria Nunnery	602 N. Wood St. Burnet, TX 78611	512.756.4777
Falls High	Anna Perez	1800 Colt Circle, Marble Falls, TX 78654	830.798.3642
Marble Falls	Aletha Laterza	700 Ave. T, Marble Falls, TX 78654	830.693.0497

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Notice of Participation in the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) announces their operation of the Child & Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be made available to all enrolled participants at no separate charge and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the course of the meal services.

The OWBC Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child and family development programs that prepare children from birth to five years of age to become successful school students and productive members of society. OWBC’s Head Start was started in the mid-1960’s and has grown into a multi-faceted program leading the way in implementing researched based best practices in not only child development, but health, nutrition, mental health, and social services. Click for locations and eligibility information.

Resources

Understood was created to help young children who think differently by providing them the support and resources they need to succeed. Understood focuses on making a real impact by offering tools, support, and community.

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.

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Meetings

The Opportunities for WBC Head Start Policy Council meets monthly at the Mary Bailey Head Start Center in Georgetown.

Agenda: Unless required to post history, we can start with the most current meeting agenda

Minutes: Unless required to post previous minutes, we can start with the most current meeting minutes

By-Laws: What are the most current by-laws?

Download our Head Start Policy Council By-Laws

Policy Council

The OWBC Head Start Policy Council is the governing body of the Head Start program, and works together in the spirit of shared governance with the Board of Directors and Staff in providing guidance and direction for the program. It is comprised of enrolled parents elected from their centers, community representatives and a designated representative from the OWBC Board of Directors.