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

Offers a preschool.

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.

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.

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.

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. Children's needs are met with a 1 to 4 child/staff ratio.

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

Provides early childhood education services for children. Services include learning a variety of subjects including math, science, literature, music, and art. Services may also include a summer camp.

Offers early learning education services. Services work to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.

- 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 early education services. Services may also include counseling, bible school, youth programs, and family programs.

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.

Provides a pre-kindergarten program for students ages 3-5. Services are available free of charge to eligible students living within district boundaries. Pre-k staff determines eligibility and student acceptance into the program and placement is based on student needs. Program is designed to increase student opportunities, help prepare for future achievements, meet individual needs and goals in eight domains of learning. Including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical development and health, fine arts, foreign and primary language, social and emotional.

Administers Head Start, a comprehensive developmental preschool program for children. At the three center locations throughout McHenry County, open enrollment is available at any time and emphasis is on school readiness.

Also provided the following classes, parent training, health and dental screening, social services and a nutrition program.

Transportation may be available in certain areas For qualifying families.

Elementary and secondary education.

Special education and education for behavioral impaired.

Program for language disabled and hearing impaired.

Special program for gifted students.

Elementary specialists in art, music, physical education, media, and guidance.

Curriculum, instruction, and special education for Grades K-12.

Preschool programs available in Wymore and Blue Springs. Developmental preschool for ages 5 years and under at Blue Springs Elementary.

Distance Learning Network courses for student independent study.

Provides evaluation and intervention services that identify developmental needs, deliver and coordinate early childhood special education programs.

Part-time half day sessions focused on nurturing children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through play and group activities.

Hickory Knolls Preschool focuses on exploring natural world.

Pottawatomie Preschool offers structured classroom setting rich in educational materials and a Summer Preschool Program offering preparation for fall preschool or kindergarten.

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.