New Madrid Head Start has special visitor

JaShaun McDaniel reads to a youngster during his visit at the New Madrid Early Head Start Center. (Submitted photo)

New Madrid - Recently, JaShaun McDaniel visited the New Madrid Early Head Start Center.

While McDaniel was at the Center he had a family-style breakfast with the children and was able to visit them in their learning Centers.

"I like how all the teachers and the managers that work there are all into it with the kids. They show them a lot of love," McDaniel said.

McDaniel, who has lived in New Madrid for 18 years, is attending St. Charles Community College, where he plays baseball, and is pursuing an education in the field of computer technology.

DAEOC is a not for profit community action agency whose services include operation of 16 Head Start Centers and one Early Head Start Center throughout the lower six counties of Southeast Missouri. Each Center relies on community involvement and volunteers in order to make all the Center activities a success. Learn more about Head Start/Early Head Start by visiting the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center website at www.eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov or call us at (800)755-3841.