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Figure 23: Miguel Montes: What did you like BEST about the Head Start program?
 What I liked best is how much my son matured, and continued to develop into the person he wants to become. Thank you to all of his teachers.
 The teachers and the class were very nice. You feel welcomed.
 Excellent educational program. My son has learned a lot in this past year. I am glad I made the
choice of him attending Head Start at 3 years old. Best choice I have ever made. Excellent
teachers!
 The parent classes and the attention towards the children and their families. The teachers were
great.
 How the teacher would let me know how my child was doing.
 My son comes home happy and he learns new things.
 Great teachers that prepared my child for kindergarten.
 What I liked the best were the teachers. They are the best.
 The interaction and activities that were done by the staff and children.
 Everything worked well because they kept us informed.
 I like that they create a school routine and teach the students to follow directions, etc.
 Teamwork! Support for the parents!
 I like this program because I see my son is being more active with other children and he enjoys
telling me about his days.
 The individualized reports of my son's development and watching my son communicate more
clearly.
 I enjoyed watching the teachers with the students and the cleanliness of the school. My son
learned a lot, I gained a lot of experience as well. I am very happy with the school.
 I like the way the teachers communicated with us as well as the community.
 Teachers Mireya, Theresa, and Maria were always checking on my family. Mayra and Ana are an
excellent director and family advocate.
 What I liked the most was seeing my son's confidence and watching him learn.
 My daughter has learned a lot. She enjoys going to school.
 The kindness, support, and education my daughter received. The children's and parents' patience.
 My child learned how to speak English.
 My son had learned a great deal and is not as shy and much more social. He also enjoys going to
school.
 The children are able to learn in a stress free environment. I also enjoyed how the teachers
interact with the students.
 The focus on the parents and children. Everything the students learned. The cleanliness and
organization at the school. How the teachers work with the students.
 The way the program is laid out for the children during the course of the day.
 I enjoyed everything and I am grateful for the opportunity for my son and me to be part of the
program.
 The support my son and I received from the teachers.
 The information we received at the monthly meetings. Thank you.
 I truly appreciate the input and guidance from teachers and how well informed they are on caring
for the children and preparing them for life and schooling.
CCRC’s Head Start Parents Page | 86 December 2014