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)

Early Head Start ensures that children (0-3 years of age) and their families receive the academic, social, mental, health, and nutritional education they need.

Head Start prepares children for Kindergarten and beyond. Also meets the nutritional, health, social and mental health needs of children and their families.

- Early Learning Academy Child Care: Provides full-time and part-time childcare, where children can learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships, and build self-reliance. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided. Youth membership is included with enrollment.

- SAFE Before and After School Care: Program provides an inclusive atmosphere where kids are nurtured and encouraged to achieve success both academically and socially. At SAFE kids can get homework help and participate in activities. SAFE is located on school premises and offers homework assistance, enrichment activities, athletic play, and social activities. A snack is served in the morning and afternoon. All SAFE students receive a free youth membership. Flexible attendance options are available.

- Summer Camp: Provides a summer camp experience for school-aged children. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is provided. Children can bring a snack lunch if they wish, but home lunches should not contain nuts.

Offers to prepare registered Pre-K students for a routine schedule in a classroom setting. Instructors work with students on fine motor skills and learning the alphabet.

Developmentally appropriate care and family support to prenatal mothers and low-income families with children, birth to 3 years old. Information and referral to community resources as well as health, nutritional, and social activities. Socializations are held twice a month.

Locations in Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Thayer, and York Counties.

Provides a comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age five and ages 3-4 years. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Program provides a range of individualized services in the area of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social service to children and their families.

Morning and Afternoon classes are offered. Half days are 3 1/2 hours a day and full days are 6 1/2 hours a day. Classes provided 4 days a week with no school on Wednesdays. NO before or after school child care is provided.

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.

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)

Offers a child care center based on a child-centered curriculum with a strong academic emphasis on reading and math. Age specific programs are available to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years) and for school-age children (kindergarten-5th grade). The facility is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC). The center also participates in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Helps highest-need children gain access to early learning and development programs, services, and resources.

Helps underserved Aurora parents with children from birth through age five by connecting and enrolling children to early childhood programs and education, parent workshops, and offering developmental screenings.

Serves as a single point of entry for Aurora families with children from birth to age 5 who are interested in learning more about and enrolling in early childhood programs and resources.

Developmental Screenings give parents time to talk about their child's development and offers fun and simple activity ideas to use with their child to help them continue to learn and grow.

Encourages city, state, and federal representatives to raise awareness of the value and importance of early childhood development and to influence policy.

Offers programs for all children and families ages 2 weeks to 5 years of age.

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

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.