Welcome from the Interim Chief Executive Officer Dear Head Start and Early Head Start Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to begin another wonderful year of learning, growth, and family partnership with you and your child. At GCCSA, we believe that families are a child's first and most important teachers. We are honored that you have entrusted us with the opportunity to support your child's educational journey. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and develop the skills they need to succeed. This year, we look forward to helping our children build strong foundations in learning, social-emotional development, health, and school readiness. Together, we will celebrate milestones, encourage curiosity, and create meaningful experiences that support every child's growth. We encourage families to stay involved, communicate regularly with teachers and staff, and participate in program activities throughout the year. Your partnership is essential to your child's success, and we value the unique strengths and experiences each family brings to our program. As we begin this exciting new school year, we wish all our families a year filled with learning, laughter, and success. We are thrilled to have you as part of our Head Start and Early Head Start family and look forward to creating wonderful memories together. Thank you for being a part of our community. Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Warm regards,
Debra Fisher, Chief Executive Officer
Welcome to the Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. (GCCSA) Head Start and Early Head Start family! We are honored that you have chosen us to be part of your child's early learning journey. We look forward to building a strong partnership with your family and creating a positive, nurturing, and engaging educational experience for your child. At GCCSA, we believe that parents are the first and most important teachers. Your involvement plays a vital role in your child's growth, development, and school readiness. Together, we can build a strong foundation that will support your child's success in school and beyond. We encourage you to become an active participant in our program by, volunteering in your child's classroom, attending parent meetings and family engagement events, serving on a center’s parent committee, participating in our Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council, where parents have the opportunity to partner in program planning and shared decision-making. Your Center Administrator and Family Advocate will be available to share the many ways you can become involved and help you find opportunities that best fit your family's interests and schedule. At GCCSA, we embrace the "Whole Child, Whole Family" approach because we know that children thrive when families are supported. We are committed to partnering with you every step of the way to ensure your child reaches their fullest potential. Please take time to review this Parent Handbook. It contains important information about our policies, procedures, services, and the many resources available to support your family's success throughout the program year. We encourage you to keep it as a reference and reach out whenever you have questions. Thank you for entrusting GCCSA with your child's early education. We are excited to welcome your family and look forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful partnerships.
Head Start/Early Head Start Director
GCCSA Head Start/ Early Head Start Center Locations The Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. is proud to serve the many children and families in the Southeast Sector of Harris County, including the cities of Houston and Pasadena. We operate a total of 1 Early Head Start Center, 1 Head Start & Early Head Start Center and 13 Head Start Centers, serving as either stand-alone centers or sites that operate in collaboration with school partnerships.
Early Head Start
Peck Elementary
2020 Solo Street, Building #1
5001 Martin Luther King Jr.
Houston, Texas 77020 (713) 222-7284 7:45 am - 3:15 pm
Houston, Texas 77021
Bastian Elementary 5051 Bellfort Avenue Houston, Texas 77033 (713) 393-4755 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
(713) 393-4759
RYSS STEM Academy Pasadena 1062 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, Texas 77504
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
(713) 393-4762 7:45 am - 3:45 pm
Pasadena HS/EHS
Richey
902 S. Wafer Street Pasadena, Texas 77506 (713) 472-9685 7:45 am - 3:15 pm
611-B South Richey Road Pasadena, Texas 77506 (713) 477-1653 7:45 am -3:15 pm
Codwell Elementary 5225 Tavenor Lane Houston, Texas 77048 (713) 393-4756 7:30 am - 2:50 pm
Patterson Elementary
DeAnda Elementary
7:30 am -3 pm
7980 Almeda Genoa Houston, Texas 77075 (713) 393-4757 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
5302 Allendale Road Houston, Texas 77017 (713) 393-4760
Raul Yzaguirre - Houston 2950 Broadway Street
Rucker Elementary 5201 Vinett Avenue Houston, Texas 77061 (713) 393-4763 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thompson Elementary
7:45 am - 3:45 pm
6121 Tierwester Houston, Texas 77004 (713) 393-4764 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
(713) 393-4758
Reynolds Elementary
7:30 am - 2:50pm
9601 Rosehaven Dr
Woodson Elementary
Houston, Texas 77017
Kelso Elementary 5800 Southmund Street
(713) 393-4761
Houston, Texas 77033 10720 Southview
Houston, Texas 77051
Houston, Texas 77041
(713) 393-4766
(713) 393-4765
7:45 am -3:15 pm
7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Head Start/Early Head Start Parent Handbook Acknowledgment 2026-2027
I,
, acknowledge that I have
received a copy of the Head Start/Early Head Start Parent Handbook.
As a Head Start/Early Head Start parent/guardian, I agree to adhere to all stated policies and procedures outlined in this handbook by the GCCSA Head Start/Early Head Start Program. Center:
Child’s Name:
Parent/Guardian/s Signature:
Date:
To complete the Parent Handbook Acknowledgement online, please scan the QR code OR complete the digital form online by clinking on the link below:
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