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Provides educational and health services to children of primarily low-income families. The children receive nutritious meals, breakfast and snacks. Parents are involved in program planning, operating activities, and are eligible to receive cash incentives for completing a GED.

The Head Start program is a full day, full week preschool experience for low-income and disabled children 3-5 years old. The Head Start approach addresses the educational, health, nutrition, social, mental health and literacy needs of the children. Children participate in activities that promote motor, language, social/emotional, cognitive skills, literacy, science and math. All classrooms provide an inclusive environment for children with disabilities. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are provided daily through the CACFP program and Head Start partners with Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness to help children and families learn about healthy, local foods.

Head Start is a federally-funded program that serves children from birth to age five and pregnant women, offering a school readiness program in addition to comprehensive services to children and their families who meet income guidelines.

Early Head Start is a home visitation program that provides services to eligible pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years old. The program conducts home visits in the family’s home and provides opportunities for group socialization. Early Head Start Home Visitors will also provide guidance for children’s transition to Head Start or other preschool programs once the child turns three years old.

Early Head Start is a home visitation program that provides services to eligible pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years old. The program conducts home visits in the family’s home and provides opportunities for group socialization. Early Head Start Home Visitors will also provide guidance for children’s transition to Head Start or other preschool programs once the child turns three years old.

Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) is a federally funded comprehensive child development program based on four cornerstones:

- Child Development.

- Family Development.

- Community Building.

- Staff Development.

Western Nebraska Child Development Center offers childcare services for children age 6 weeks to 5 years, whose parents are full time students. Program is located on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff.

Infant/Toddler Quality Initiative helps providers gain support in the quality of child care provided.

Head Start gives children, ages 3 and 4, the opportunity to grow and learn in a high quality early childhood setting. Head Start offers half-day, full-day, and homebased options.

Provides education support to children that display significant delays in motor development, speech/language development, cognitive development, and/or social emotional development. Services are provided in a classroom environment and include literacy, math, science, social studies, arts, and technology while supporting social/emotional development.

Intensive, research-based child development and family support services for families with children from birth to age three, with an aim of building a strong early learning foundation and preparing children for later school success.

SAL Community Services’ Prevention Initiative program offers early, continuous child development and family support services in Rock Island County.

The comprehensive year-round program is for families with children currently enrolled in SAL’s early childhood programs, including Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and select licensed homes within our Home Child Care Network. It is also available to new families in the community who are interested in establishing a strong early learning foundation for their children.

Federally-funded early childhood development program to increase school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Head Start is Partnered with the following schools and districts:

- Niobrara Public School (North Hwy 12, Niobrara, NE 68760)

- Norfolk Public Schools (2500 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701)

- Wisner-Pilger Public School (801 18th Street, Wisner, NE 68791)

- Pender Public School (609 Whitney Street, Pender, NE 68047)

School district providing infant and toddler childcare, preschool, elementary, and secondary education. Community education.

Clothing and school supplies through Endowment Fund for needy children; contact individual school for information.

Preschool. All classes are inclusive and offer many learning opportunities for children ages 3-5.

Families that live in the district may apply when their child is three years old prior to July 31st.  Students who qualify for special education and/or who are at risk will be accepted first.  Others will be taken on a first come first serve basis.  Only students living in the Adams Central school district will be accepted.

Provides a 90-minute weekly home visit and 2 socializations, twice a month, for the Early Head Start (ages 0-3). Head Start (ages 4-5) provides a 90-minute weekly home visit and weekly socialization.

Provides full service childcare to all children regardless of economic circumstances. Transportation to and from some of the District 47 schools provided at not additional cost. Meals are provided to all children, which include a morning and afternoon snack, breakfast, and lunch.

Offers a preschool.

Early Head Start is a home visitation program that provides services to eligible pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years old. The program conducts home visits in the family’s home and provides opportunities for group socialization. Early Head Start Home Visitors will also provide guidance for children’s transition to Head Start or other preschool programs once the child turns three years old.

Day care for children ages 2-5; available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Early learning program with an emphasis on the growth of language, social, physical, intellectual, and emotional developmental skills.

After school program provides programming for children in grades K-5. Afterschool PLUS Program available on days when school is not in session (in-service days, teacher conferences, holiday breaks, etc.). Available Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Summer day program provides a variety of activities including field trips, arts and crafts, ceramics, sports and recreational games, picnics, swimming at area pools, summer gardening, and development of writing and reading skills. Available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Provides a comprehensive child development program which serve children from birth to age five, pregnant women and their families. The program is child-focused and has the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Call or visit the website for the nearest Head Start/Early Head Start location near you. 

Provides year-round learning for children ages 0-3. Educare provides year-round learning for children ages 0-5.

Offers a variety of youth, activity, and community programs. Activities and programs include aquatics, swimming lessons, visual arts, summer camp, fitness and wellness, youth sports, and preschool.

The Gering Public Schools Early Childhood Program is dedicated to providing three to five-year-old children with a foundation for school success! Our preschool program provides a nurturing and caring environment that develops each child’s potential for learning through a balanced approach, which includes age-appropriate, individually-appropriate, and culturally appropriate practices.

Provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children. Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transportation, and easier transitions to Kindergarten.

Early Head Start, birth to 3 years old, have similar comprehensive services as Head Start.

Head Start early childhood program, which promotes school readiness of preschool children from low-income families by supporting development through comprehensive services.

All children receive health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, oral health and mental health support. Parents and families are supported in achieving their goals, such as housing stability, continued education and financial security. The Head Start program engages families around children's learning and development.

Provides a preschool offering a variety of learning experiences.

Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive early childhood development programs that serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families.