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South Coast Head Start South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that serves pre South Coast Head Start is an equal opportunity provider.

South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that serves children and pregnant women from income eligible families throughout Coos and Curry counties. We provide services in Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Lakeside, Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings. Priority for enrollment in Head Start programs is based on child age, family income, disabilities, and other factors that demonstrate a need for services. All services are provided at no cost to enrolled families. South Coast Head Start is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). South Coast Head Start & Early Head Start es un programa extenso del primera infancia. Este programa es para niños pequeños y mamas embarazadas de las familias quienes llenen los requisitos en los condados de Coos y de Curry. Nuestros servicios son disponibles en Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Lakeside, Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, y Brookings. La prioridad para la inscripción en los programas de Head Start se basa en la edad del niño, los ingresos familiares, discapacidades y otros factores que demuestran la necesidad de servicios. South Coast Head Start es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los servicios se proporcionan sin costo para las familias matriculadas. South Coast Head Start es un programa de Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA).

We’re excited to share that Coordinated Navigation is now available for families in Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas cou...
10/16/2026

We’re excited to share that Coordinated Navigation is now available for families in Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas counties!

Through one application, families can connect with Head Start, Preschool Promise, Baby Promise, and other family support services.

10/15/2026

We are live at the ODHS community event at Pony Village Mall until 1pm. Come learn about our year-round enrollment and job opportunities!

Your vote matters! State and local elections impact our everyday lives more than we may realize. Take a little time to l...
10/14/2026

Your vote matters! State and local elections impact our everyday lives more than we may realize. Take a little time to learn about what's on your ballot and make your voice heard!

We still have slots available in Port Orford. Apply today!
10/01/2026

We still have slots available in Port Orford. Apply today!

Cardboard + Creativity = Big Learning! Our Brookings team has added a new tool to their classroom that is helping bring ...
09/24/2026

Cardboard + Creativity = Big Learning!

Our Brookings team has added a new tool to their classroom that is helping bring their Tools of the Mind curriculum to life!

Tools of the Mind places a big emphasis on cardboard as an open-ended material for children to create, build, imagine, and bring their ideas to life. With their new kid-safe cardboard cutters, children can safely take their cardboard creations to the next level!

Even better? The Brookings team was able to purchase two cardboard cutters using funds from their Bottle Fundraiser Account!

It’s a great example of how our fundraising efforts turn into meaningful opportunities for children to create, problem-solve, collaborate, and learn through play.

We can’t wait to see what our Brookings kiddos dream up!

HAPPENING TODAY IN BROOKINGS! Come join us TODAY for a FREE Community Partners event featuring a special Back-to-School ...
09/24/2026

HAPPENING TODAY IN BROOKINGS!

Come join us TODAY for a FREE Community Partners event featuring a special Back-to-School Highlight!

The 4th Thursday Community Partners event brings local resources and services together to help reduce barriers for individuals and families in our rural communities.

✨ School Supplies
🎁 Raffle Prizes
🤝 Community Services & Resources
💙 And More!

📅 Today, Thursday, September 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 South Coast Health Equity Coalition Office
555 Hemlock Street, Brookings, OR 97415

Stop by, connect with community partners, and see what resources are available to you and your family!

This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!

The 4th Thursday Community Partners Event is happening TODAY, September 17th, from 10 AM–1 PM at Pony Village Mall!This ...
09/17/2026

The 4th Thursday Community Partners Event is happening TODAY, September 17th, from 10 AM–1 PM at Pony Village Mall!

This monthly, community-led event brings services, resources, and community partners together to help reduce barriers for families and individuals throughout Coos and Curry Counties.

Come connect with local services and resources, and meet community partners

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Pony Village Mall
1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend, OR 97459

FREE and open to the community! We hope to see you there!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Corey! 🌟This week, we're excited to introduce Corey Wampler, our Health Services Coordinator!A l...
09/14/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Corey! 🌟

This week, we're excited to introduce Corey Wampler, our Health Services Coordinator!

A little about Corey:

Corey began her career after graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science, with an emphasis in Early Childhood. After spending a year as an integrated classroom teacher with ESD, Corey participated in a grant-funded collaboration between ESD, Mental Health, and South Coast Head Start in the summer of 1997.

That's when Corey met the amazing staff at South Coast Head Start and fell in love with the program!

In the fall of 1997, Corey joined SCHS as the Health Specialist, a role she held until 2014 when she became the Health Services Coordinator. Nearly 30 years later, Corey continues to be an important part of the South Coast Head Start family.

When she's not working, Corey enjoys reading, crocheting and knitting, photography, traveling, and discovering what life looks like as an empty nester.

What drives Corey's passion for Head Start?

After nearly 30 years, Corey says she feels deeply connected to the culture of South Coast Head Start. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help ensure children are healthy and safe so they can fully participate in learning.

She's also honored to help guide staff in the work they do to support children's health and well-being.

One thing Corey is especially proud of is our nutrition program, which provides three meals a day to each child.

"Our meals are cooked with love, and the kids adore our cooks."

Thank you, Corey, for nearly three decades of dedication to keeping our children healthy, safe, and ready to learn—and for all the love you bring to SCHS!

📢 We’re Hiring! We have several openings across our Head Start & Early Head Start programs!Teacher/Advocate• Coos Bay – ...
09/11/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!

We have several openings across our Head Start & Early Head Start programs!

Teacher/Advocate
• Coos Bay – Head Start

Teacher Assistant
• Coos Bay – Head Start
• Coos Bay – Early Head Start
• Brookings – Head Start

Classroom Assistant
• Reedsport – Early Head Start
• Reedsport – Head Start
• Coos Bay – Head Start
• Coos Bay – Early Head Start
• North Bend – Head Start
• Gold Beach – Head Start
• Brookings – Head Start

If you’re passionate about working with young children and families and want to be part of a team making a difference in our communities, we’d love to have you apply!

Check out our current openings and apply today!

09/10/2026

📣 Oregon Parents & Guardians: Share Your Experience With Childcare

The Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC), in partnership with ECONorthwest and the Children’s Institute, is conducting a statewide survey about how the cost, availability, and accessibility of childcare affect Oregon families.

The survey is open to all Oregon parents and guardians with children under age 13 and takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

The survey is available in English and Spanish, and participants can choose to enter a drawing for one of thirty $50 gift cards redeemable at an Oregon-based business. 🎁

The information gathered will help provide Oregon leaders with current insight into the experiences of families and inform decisions about childcare and early education.

👉 Take the survey:
https://ovbc.info/OR-earlylearning

📅 Survey closes September 15

South Coast Head Start is sharing this opportunity on behalf of the organizations conducting the survey. Please feel free to share with other Oregon families who may be interested in participating!

The Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC) is teaming up with ECOnorthwest and The Children's Institute for this statewide survey. We want to understand how spending on early care and education affects jobs, pay, and how much people rely on public assistance — and what that means for Oregon's eco...

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Coos Bay, OR
97420

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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