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Ahead Start, LLC
114 Laurens Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
864.235.3394
Alt Phone: 864.569.9995

About Ahead Start Programs

Ahead Start offers the following services in order to help your child reach their full potential:

• • Family Training

  • • Once your child's individualized Family Service Plan is created or developmental needs are identified, training will begin in order to support your family's goals.

      During training sessions, you will work with your child using toys and activities and / or developmental exercises (fun crafts and activities) to address your child's needs. Ahead Start provides training in the home or a childcare center.

• • Service Coordination

  • • Your Early Interventionist will assist your family by accessing appropriate resources in the community. Resources may include: speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, Medicaid, or Family Connections. Family Connections is a non-profit organization committed to improving the development of young children by educating and supporting the adults in their lives.

• • Infant / Child Massage

  • • Ahead Start has two Certified Infant / Child Massage Instructors. Instruction is free and can be offered one-on-one in your home or in a group setting.

      Massage has many benefits including increasing body awareness and strengthening muscle tone.

• • Monthly Playgroups

  • • Monthly playgroups are fun for the whole family. Meet other families receiving early intervention services from Ahead Start. These groups are great opportunities for your child to socialize with peers and connect with others.

      You won't want to miss our annual Fall Festival!

• • Developmental Assessments

  • • Your child's initial curriculum based assessment will be updated every 6 months by your Early Interventionist. This will allow the Ahead Start team to track your child's progress and assist with program planning

• • SC Credentialed Early Interventionists

  • • Ahead Start has 13 South Carolina Credentialed Early Interventionists

• • Transition to Greenville Co. School Services

  • • If deemed appropriate, your Early Interventionist will help with locating the best preschool program for your child.

      Your Early interventionist will make referrals, schedule and attend conferences and may participate in your child's Individualized Educational Plan.

• • Creative Developmental Activities

  • • During family training your Early Interventionist will utilize a variety of educational toys and crafts. We will emphasize everyday household objects that can also be used to enhance your child's development.

Call Ahead Start today to get your child's training underway!