Head Start preschool now open for enrollment

Brown County Head Start, which meets at the YMCA at 105 Willow St., has openings for preschool enrollment.

Head Start is a year-round program for qualified families. There are several ways a family can become eligible to send their child to Head Start for free.

Children are eligible if a family meets income guidelines; a child is in foster care or a ward of the state; if a family receives certain government assistance; or a child has a disability or special needs. Students age 3 to 5 can be registered for programs.

Children do not need to be potty-trained to attend. Bus pickup is available and meals are provided.

For more information or to register, call 812-988-6630.

Kindergarten and preschool roundup under way

Children who will enter Brown County Schools as preschoolers or kindergartners are asked to contact their schools to make an appointment to enroll:

• Helmsburg Elementary, 812-988-6651 (part of Nashville and northwest Brown County)
• Sprunica Elementary, 812-988-6625 (northeast Brown County)
• Van Buren Elementary, 812-988-6658 (part of Nashville and southern Brown County)

For kindergarten enrollment, parents or guardians must bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and preschool or Head Start records. The child must turn 5 by Aug. 1 to be enrolled in kindergarten.

Preschool is open to children who are at least 3 and potty-trained. Parents or guardians must bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Preschool tuition fees are $25 per session for each full day (minimum of two sessions per week). The preschool registration fee is $25 and is non-refundable. Children can enroll anytime during the school year.

For more information, visit browncountyschools.com or prek.browncountyschools.com.

BETA programs, teen center open at Deer Run Park

BETA teen center is now open in the old office of the Brown County Parks and Recreation department at Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane.

BETA is open on Tuesdays from noon until 6 p.m. for teens to meet, hang out and participate in activities. The building is next to Victory Skate Park; skateboards are welcome. BETA will provide sandwich lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the afternoon.

Email BETA at [email protected] for more information or call 440-864-2345.

CRC has free classes and more available

The Career Resource Center, 246 E. Main St., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The center is closed on Fridays and the weekends.

A free 13-week certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) course begins Aug. 24.

Students can attend in person at Broadview Learning in Bloomington or on Zoom for free HVAC certification. Those who complete the training and earn their certifications will receive a free set of tools.

One-hour SCORE webinar and business consultations are available by phone and email. Call 812-988-5880 to schedule an appointment. For SCORE webinars, visit score.org/live-webinars.

The Work One office is open for appointments only on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Connect online at in.gov/dwd/19.htm or watch the DWD Video Vault at in.gov/dwd/3436.htm.

The following resources also are available at the CRC:

• Virtual and distance learning for high school equivalency.
• Device and WiFi access
• Printing, copying and faxing
• Resume help
• Career coaching
• Interviewing assistance
• Personal financial consulting

The CRC is limiting the number of people in the building and following all social distancing guidelines including face mask usage.

Call 812-988-5880 for more information.