Head Start Of Shawnee Mission is a headstart programs daycare located at 8155 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas KS. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Head Start of Shawnee Mission receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, comprehensive family support services, and quality early childhood education. However, two negative reviews cite long application wait times and allegations of discrimination based on ethnicity.
I am thrilled with my daughter’s and 2 son's experience at Growing futures early education School. The nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and engaging curriculum have fostered their love for learning. The small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing them to thrive academically and socially. Thank you to all the staff of Growing futures for their dedication and hard work.
I've been applying for two and a half years to have my two children admitted, but to no avail. They welcome you at reception, but they never respond. Nothing but unjustified excuses. I would never recommend this establishment.
A beautiful place. Our family advocates Brittnie and Sophie have gone above and beyond to connect us to so many resources from job opportunities to continuing education, parenting courses, gas cards, applying for financial aid services, a laptop for my continuing education, mental, dental, and typical health services, providing early childhood education for 3 of my children, and the list goes on and on and on. I have also learned to be a more observant, proactive, and educated parent, rather than just rolling with the punches. Behaviors I once understood as problematic (like a toddler saying “no”) I can now recognize as part of her development and see the larger picture. Furthermore, our connection to GF has been life-changing to say the least. The people that work here are simply passionate about making the lives of the families success stories. Someone said in another review that they discriminate based on ethnicity. Nothing can be further from the truth as we are a multi ethnic family and so many of the other families are from all parts of the world! In speaking with other parents I know the feeling of gratitude and belonging are felt regardless of language or place of birth. Had it not been for this wonderful organization and its people we would have been lost especially after the pandemic when we nearly lost everything. You guys are real-life heroes. I cannot commend enough the work that you do here and the lives you are forever impacting in ways you may not even imagine. Si estás pensando en llamar a esta organización, recomiendo de todo corazón que lo hagas. La gente que trabaja aquí son gente maravillosa y apasionada por ayudar a todas las families sin importar quien eres o de dónde vienes. Tratan a tu familia con amor y respeto, y a los niños, ya ni se diga. Si pudiera darles 10 de 5 estrellas las daría.
We got a great experience doing homeschool with ms cherra acosta. Shes been awesome. She included my daughter even Shes not included on the spot. My twins and her learned a lot things and really engaging on the activities. Now my daughter still remembered her she wants to learn because of her she wants ms cherra to see her progress all the time even the homeschool is done. shes like a family to us. She gave me the support i needed. She even did a surprise on my birthday. This school is the best and great support for families.
In growing future I love for your patience kindness and respect for me and for my children who have been there mainly also to Brittnie brake my family educator is an excellent has a vocation to help the person guao.