TAT Headstart
Location:
509 9th Street North
New Town, ND 58763
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location:
509 9th Street North
New Town, ND 58763
Contact:
Phone: (701) 627-4820
Fax: (701) 627-4401
Servicing ages 3-5
Servicing ages 3-5
Mission
“We, the Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start, are a team of highly motivated individuals dedicated to early child development and family & community partnerships. We provide age-appropriate education, health, mental, nutrition, parent-focused involvement, and social services experiences for preschool children and their families and community members. Our efforts are characterized by cultural knowledge and superb quality. We draw strength from our promise to our children, their parents, and our communities.”
About Headstart
At the Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start, our mission is to nurture the early development of preschool children while fostering strong family and community partnerships. We are a team of highly motivated professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive services that support the growth and well-being of children and their families.
“We shall go beyond ourselves for our children!”
-Vision Statement
Our vision drives us to continually strive for excellence and go the extra mile in supporting our children’s growth and development. We are committed to preparing children not just for school, but for a successful and fulfilling life.
Core Values
Compassionate, Fair, and Professional:
We are committed to giving our children high quality, comprehensive care in child developments and responsive service. We are dedicated to creating enjoyable and productive living and working environments. We are fair, honest, courteous, compassionate and professional. We are sensitive to our children's needs and we strive to meet those needs.
First Educator – The Parents:
Our jobs contract us to long-term relationships with every parent. Our striving for excellence guides our decisions without compromising our integrity. Through home visits and parent-teacher conferences, we seek to reduce risks and maintain a knowledgable approach to parent-child development. Our objective is to build self-esteem to the highest level possible for all our parents.
Sensitive & Relative Decision Making:
We maintain current community assessments that are vital and important for decision making. We are committed to serving and meeting the needs of within our service area- Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, home of the Three Affiliated Tribes; Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation.
Our Services
Our Head Start program offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of preschool children and their families:
Servicing ages 3-5
Early Learning and Development
- Curriculum: Our center-based educational programs are designed to provide age-appropriate learning experiences that cater to each child's individual developmental stage. The curriculum fosters cognitive, social, and emotional skills necessary for future academic success.
- Activities: Interactive and engaging activities are planned to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
Family & Community Engagement
We work closely with families to support their child’s development and provide additional resources as needed.
Cultural Enrichment
We integrate cultural practices into our daily activities and celebrate diverse traditions through special events and activities.
Meet Our Team
509 9th Street North New Town, ND 58763 | Phone: 701-627-4820 | Fax: 701-627-4401
Kelly Bradfield
Director
- (701) 421-7842
- kbradfield@mhanation.com
Kayla Koenig
Administrative Assistant
- (701) 421-7697
- kaylakoenig@mhanation.com.
Nichole Brugh
Health Manager
- nthomas@mhanation.com
Falicia Yellow Bird
Education Manager
- fyellowbird@mhanation.com
Whitney Jones
Records Manager
- wajones@mhanation.com
Julyana DuBray
Family Services/Disabilities Manager
- jdubray@mhanation.com
Jayden Bear
Family Services/Transition Manager
- jbear@mhanation.com
Leroy White Singer
Transportation/Maintenance Manager
- lwhitesinger@mhanation.com
Wade Howard
Data Manager
- whoward@mhanation.com
Bobbi Ranger
Education Coach
- branger@mhanation.com
Kogie Poplardo
Mentor Teacher
- kpoplardo@mhanation.com
Let’s Help Our Children… Play, Learn, and Grow…TOGETHER while gaining a Healthy Head Start!
Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start Program - 2026-2027 Round-Up Events
Forms
Enrollment
TAT Head Start Enrollment applications can be obtained via email wajones@mhanation.com, or on the MHA website under Department: Head Start or picked up at the Main Head Start Center in New Town at 509 9th N New Town, ND 58763.
We ask that the application be completed before the Round Up Event unless you have a question in a particular area of the application.
Returning Students
Information for returning students of the Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start Program for the 2024-2025 school year:
Required Documents for Returning Students: Returning students do not need to provide a birth certificate or immunization records but must bring all other documents:
- Income verification
- Custody papers (if applicable)
- Medical insurance cards
- Tribal ID (if applicable)
- Any records indicating if the child requires Special Services
Application Process for Returning Students:
- Application: Complete the TAT Head Start Enrollment application, available via email (wajones@mhanation.com), on the MHA website (Department: Head Start), or pick up at the Main Head Start Center in New Town.
- Deadline: Application should be completed before the Round-Up Event unless clarification is needed on a specific section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few most frequently questions.
Answered by the department
Why has my child not been accepted to Head Start?
It is likely your child’s application and/or physical is incomplete. Please contact the main office at 701-627-4820 to inquire.
Does Head Start offer bus transportation?
Not at this time.
What are Head Start's school hours?
8:30 am to 3:30 pm- Monday through Thursday
Is Head Start a daycare?
No, Head Start is a federally funded , early learning program for children ages 3-5