Child & Family Services
SUPPORTING CHILDREN. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.
We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in center and home-based settings, pregnancy and birth supports, and socialization activities that nurture development, deepen parent–child relationships, and set the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.
Early Head Start is a comprehensive program serving families with children birth to age 3 and women who are pregnant. Services are offered at no cost to eligible families.
In Home Education
- Weekly 90-minute home visits.
- Dedicated In Home Educators.
- Fun activities in your home using what you already have.
- Support and strategies for your child’s development.
Center-Based Services
- 5-star licensed early childhood facility.
- Highly-skilled teachers.
- Monthly home visits to support your family & child.
- High quality learning environment & materials.
Health, Nutrition and Prenatal Supports
- Guidance on nutrition, wellness, and healthy growth for child.
- Prenatal education and support for expectant parents.
- Connections to community health resources and services.
Socializations: Playgroups & Men’s Zone
- Group socialization opportunities for children and caregivers.
- Playgroups that encourage early learning, social skills, and parent-child bonding.
- Opportunities to build community, share experiences, and learn together.
- A welcoming space for families to connect and grow.
Early Learning Centers
Our Early Learning Centers provide nurturing, developmentally rich classrooms designed to help children 6 weeks to 5 years of age learn, grow, and build school readiness skills. Each classroom supports the whole child, focusing on language and literacy, motor development, creativity, exploration, and positive social interactions.
We create engaging, interest-based learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to discover the world around them. Teachers work closely with families to strengthen learning both in the classroom and at home.
Where families find support and children find joy.
Family Resource Centers
Our Family Resource Centers create welcoming spaces where young children and their families can learn, play, and grow together. We offer regular group socialization opportunities designed to support early development while keeping children’s interests, curiosity, and creativity at the center of every activity.
Children can explore a wide variety of hands-on experiences, including:
- Creative arts and crafts
- Music and movement activities
- Active play
- Building and sensory exploration
- Cooking experiences
- Story time and early literacy activities
Socialization are open to all families in the community with children ages birth to three. These playgroups offer a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect, share, and build community.
Contacts
Alexander County
Deborah Cornelius, Program Coordinator
828-635-1479
deborah.cornelius@enolagroup.org
401 East Main Avenue Taylorsville, NC 28681
Building Block
Frances Street, EHS Education Center Director
704-748-3654
frances.street@enolagroup.org
2945 US Hwy 70 Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Burke County
Guadalupe Pedro, Program Coordinator
828-475-0107
guadalupe.pedro@enolagroup.org
501 E. Concord Street Morganton, NC 28655
Caldwell County
Tina Pearson, Program Coordinator
828-757-8632
tina.pearson@enolagroup.org
111 Fairview Drive Lenoir, NC 28645
This website is supported by Grant Number 04CH011489 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of The Enola Group and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.