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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.

    Childcare and preschool services for children from birth to age 3.
    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.

    Offers child care, preschool, before/after school, school days out, and summer programs, as well as Early Head Start.

    All children six weeks to 12 years old are eligible, depending on space available; financial assistance is available to those who qualify through. Language support is available for those whose first language is not English.

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    Early Childhood Education
    Provides childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks-5 years of age.

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    Extended Child Care
    Early Childhood Education
    Montessori school provides childcare, before and after school care, and elementary education for children in grades pre-K-6.

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    Early Childhood Education
    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.
    Provides comprehensive early childhood development services to children ages 0-5, including children with disabilities.
    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.
    Preschool and special needs education for children age 3-4 years and for children 5 years old, if their birthday falls after July 31st. After school program for children, K-2nd grade.

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    Early Childhood Education
    Extended Child Care
    Special Education

    Offers an after-school program for low-income children and families. Includes healthy meals and snacks, assistance with medical and dental care, educational field trips, and support services to the family.

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    Child Development Classes
    Home Based Parenting Education
    Expectant/New Parent Assistance
    Early Childhood Education
    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.

    Child care for children ages 6 weeks-12 years. Preschool classes are available for children ages 3-4 and 4-5. Also offers a school age activity program.

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    Child Care Centers
    Early Childhood Education
    Extended Child Care

    Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year old's.

    Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that serve children from birth to age five, pregnant women and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.

    Both programs provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social service to children and their families. Parent involvement is encouraged and support is offered for children with disabilities.

    Local school contacts in Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie and Sac Counties are listed below:

    -- Audubon, Carroll, Coon Rapids: (712) 830-9442

    -- Adel, Waukee: (515) 987-7428 or (712) 830-1327

    -- Guthrie Center, Jefferson, Panora: (712) 830-6990

    -- Rockwell City, Lytton, Sac City, Schaller, Crestland, Southern Cal: (712) 830-1326

    -- Perry: (515) 238-2194

    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.

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    Early Childhood Education
    Preschool offers school-year educational programming, speech-language therapy and counseling; activities focus on developing skills in expressive and receptive language and speech.

    Summer school services.

    Head Start is an educational program to help prepare children for transition into kindergarten and provides health screenings and nutrients. Transportation is available at most locations. Early Head Start is specific to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Offers home-based options with a weekly visit from a teacher in the family's home along with two special days a month for activities with other families.

    Elementary and secondary education.

    Special education.

    Vocational education.

    Speech therapy.

    Community relations counselor and crisis counseling.

    Challenge program.

    Reach for Success Mentoring Program for children 5 to 18 years, pairs district staff members with students who would benefit from a one-to-one relationship with an adult.

    Parents as Teachers early-learning program for parents with children ages birth to five. Services include personalized home visits, book and toy library, play groups, family fun nights, periodic screening for learning, sensory or developmental delays, and linkage of families with other community services.

    Early Head Start and Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to children and families, focusing on early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support. These programs offer developmental activities, screenings, and resources to enhance children's learning, as well as support services such as parenting education, mental health services, and assistance with securing basic needs. The goal is to prepare children for school and foster family well-being.

    Provides an early childhood program for eligible preschool children. Services include 2 and a half hours daily of education, morning and afternoon sessions, with school bus transportation from school to home. In addition, an occupational therapist, speech therapist, social worker, parent coordinator, and physical therapist work with the classroom team.

    Serves children who are academically at-risk. Offers the following types of classrooms:

    - SMILLE (Sensory Motor Integration Language Learning Environments): Highest level of child support.

    - Early Childhood Instructional: Special education classrooms (maximum of 10 children).

    - Blended: Standard classrooms with special education support (maximum of 15 children).

    - Pre-K: Standard classrooms (maximum of 20 children).

    - Transitional Kindergarten Classroom-Specified criteria and limited space.

    Offers early childhood programming for children ages 3-5 years. Provides educational experience that fosters holistic development and engages parents in their children's learning journey, both within the classroom and at home.

    Preschool program serving the needs of low-income children and families. Some locations offer center-based programs, and some offer home-based programs.

    Offers children to participate in various activities and staged play to explore with a balance of language, sensory, fine and gross motor, art, math, music, cognitive and social-emotional concepts.