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Figure 30: Sherwood: What did you like BEST about the Head Start program?
 My child was extremely happy/comfortable with her teachers since day one. Everyone was welcoming.
 They gave healthy food to my child in Head Start.
 Teachers, environment he is in. Everything is so appreciated and I love that they got to know all
the details about my child.
 The teacher's interest in my child.
 Great teachers and staff that are caring compassionate and love what they do.
 My child was happy coming to school playing with her classmates and always ready to learn
something new.
 What I liked the best about the program is the commitment my sons' teachers had in teaching
them how to interact with others in a fun positive way.
 I liked that the teachers were so concerned. They are very good and take care of all the children.
 I just wanted my child to develop socially and being in Head Start has done that.
 Activities enjoyable for children to be interested in learning while having fun.
 My child connected with us (Parents) more talking about what he learned every day and asked
questions. He wants to learn more. Also, homework is very helpful. He came home talking about
what needs to be done at home.
 The focus on what each students needs to develop on an emotional and academic level.
 They are great at communicating with the families.
 I like that my son is able to interact with others. Thank you for the teachers' efforts.
 I am grateful for all the attention my daughter received and for helping her get ready for
kindergarten.
 They were very attentive and patient with my daughter to help her become more talkative because
she was very shy.
 What I liked the most is the teachers' skills which help the students learn and prepares them for
future success.
 It helped my daughter so much. All the support to prepare her for kindergarten, the teachers were
constantly updating me on her progress (growth, development, and behavior).
 The way the children are taught. They learn as they play.
 The home visits. The food related activities for the children.
 The environment the teachers give to the children. Their kindness and the professionalism of the
staff and teachers.
 The parent classes on child development.
 I received so much support whenever I needed it. Thank you to the teachers and entire staff.
 My son is less timid, he interacts with others. I see the goals that were set for him were achieved.
I am grateful for the program. Thank you!
 I think everything was great. We enjoyed everything my daughter learned. Thank you
 I like that the children are all the same age and that they are safe.
 They have flexible schedules, and can choose e the schedule.
 Sharing the classroom with the students was a beautiful experience.
 I am grateful for every single staff person in this school and all the hard work and dedication they
put in to make a difference in children's lives. Thank you very much!
 The teachers are very friendly and my daughter learned a lot. I liked the time and effort the
teachers put into the home visits.
 I like how my daughter would come home and told us all that she learned for the day. She was
always so happy to go to school; she even wanted to go on the weekends. Thank you!
 The advice and support parents get to help their child.
CCRC’s Head Start Parents Page | 93 December 2014