About
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Head Start Program in Reno, NV provides center-based early childhood education for income-eligible children ages 3 to 5, including children with disabilities. The program serves 52 children across two sites: the Reno Center at 34A Reservation Road (capacity 35) and the Hungry Valley Center in Sparks at 9055 Eagle Canyon Road (capacity 17). In a traditional Head Start setting, classroom hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For working families in Reno, a full-day option with before- and after-care is available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meals are prepared and served at each site and are sponsored by the State of Nevada Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) with support from RSIC Tribal funds. The program operates in compliance with the Head Start Act and is guided by a Policy Council of parents and community representatives that reviews and approves key program decisions, budgets, and grant applications. Its mission is to deliver quality care and education that support each child’s individual development and learning in a safe, welcoming environment.