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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.

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Provides education and support for families with young children in Tama County. Points are earned for attendance at educational programs and healthy behaviors such as: reading to the baby, taking the child to a doctor's appointment, attending Lamaze classes, signing up for WIC, attending a dental exam during pregnancy. Points are redeemed for needed supplies such as diapers and wipes, car seats, baby supplies.

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)

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.

Offers part- and full-time childcare, preschool services, and extended childcare.

- Infant Education (6 weeks - 15 months): Teachers talk, read, and sing to infants and engage them in play. All activities are designed to ensure social-emotional development, as well as to build problem solving and self-help skills.

- Toddler Education (15 months - 2 years): Daily activities in this program promote language development, problem solving, motor skills, social interaction, and self help skills.

- Early Pre-School (2 - 3 years): Teachers begin encouraging independence, while offering science, math, art, and language development activities. Students also hone social and potty training skills.

- ROE Pre-School (3 - 5 years): Teachers promote math, early literacy, writing, art, science, social studies, technology, and social skills through play-based learning. Teachers design activities to meet the needs and interests of all children.

- Other programs for other age groups are available.

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

Provides comprehensive early education and child care. Offering age-appropriate curriculum through play-based learning while promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of every child.

Center-based early childhood program that provides intensive, comprehensive, individualized, and developmentally-appropriate services to children with a variety of needs; three programs include ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Head Start, and Preschool for all.

The preschool is a part of the Larkin High School Childhood Education program. High school students work with children under faculty supervision. The schedule is based on a developmental age-appropriate preschool concept.


AM Session: 4/5 year old focus
PM Session: 3/4 year old focus

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.

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.
Special education preschool for ages birth to five years. Located at 616 Black Hills Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301.

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)

Provides quality childcare for children ages six weeks through school age (11 years). Open until 9 pm to meet the needs of parents who needing extended care. Preschool is also provided for children ages 3, 4, and 5.

2 Locations:

Downtown - 317 7th Avenue South, Clinton, Iowa 52732 - (563) 244-8340

Lyons - 250 20th Avenue North, Clinton, Iowa 52732 - (563) 242-2110

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Early Childhood Education
Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care
Children learn the basics of a classroom, along with social and emotional skills and procedures, and academics such as math, language arts, and writing, preparing children for kindergarten.

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Early Childhood Education
Early Head Start is an education-based program that supports families through child development, parenting education, nutrition, social services, parent involvement, family literacy, and health and disability services. The home visiting program consists of a home visitor making a weekly visit and providing two group socialization opportunities a month. The center-based program for parents working or going to school full time, provides free childcare for eligible infants and toddlers, which also promotes parental input through volunteer opportunities and parent interactions.

Head Start is a no-cost preschool program that serves children ages 0-5 and their families. Program includes health services, nutritional meals and snacks, disability services, educational services, social services, and parent involvement. Full-day and half-day programs are available.

Offers early childhood programming for children ages birth-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.

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.

Provides free public education including preschool education for homeless children in need. Allows immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at the time of enrollment. Assistance with transportation, may be provided if needed.

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.
Provides comprehensive early childhood development services to children ages 0-5, including children with disabilities.

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 education where families can register children for a variety of preschool programs located throughout the district, including full-day programs, half-day programs, and programs that meet the needs of working parents.
A voluntary program for prenatal families and families of children from birth to 5 years. This program is based on the belief that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. Personal home visits to help parents know what to expect as child grows. Activities to help with child's development. Regular developmental and health screens. Referral network for additional services.

GROUP MEETINGS based on interest and concern are held monthly.

LENDING LIBRARY with toys and books available for participants.

FAMILY CABINET uses a point system used to earn diapers, formula, and other baby supplies.

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Parenting Materials
Parent Support Groups
Formula/Baby Food
Early Childhood Education
Diapers
Home Based Parenting Education