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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. 

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

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.

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.

Provides comprehensive, individualized services to low-income infants and toddlers up to age 3, as well as pregnant mothers and their families living in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties, Illinois.

Offers an Early Head Start for children ages 3 and under. Parents are taught the stages of a child's development and activities they can do with their child to nurture her or his development. 

Offers a range of educational services to migrant families with children. Services include family literacy services are offered to migrant families and use interactive activities to improve parenting skills, intergenerational literacy, and early childhood education. Cobden's after school program is also offered that assists with bilingual homework assignment help and computer access. 

Family resource program to support parents in educating and nurturing their children. The program provides parents with opportunities to move toward self-sufficiency by working with other community organizations. Health and mental health services are also provided to participants.

Program helps parents better understand their child’s stages of development with individualized visits in the home. The weekly visits are 90 minutes in length and are designed to meet the needs of each family. Staff will assist families in planning activities that encourage the child’s growth. Social activities will be held twice monthly to provide the opportunity to interact with your child and other families.

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.

Head Start in 12 communities for children ages 3-4 whose families meet income eligibility. 10% of enrolled children can be over income.

Early Head Start is offered to income eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers to age 3 and their family members in 11 communities. Health, parenting skills, nutrition education, and home safety checks are also provided to participants. Center based care is provided in Columbus and Schuyler.

Early childhood partnerships with 9 area public schools. Offers morning and afternoon center-based sessions for income eligible children ages 3-4 and their families.

Provides a center-based program available for Early Head Start (ages 0-3) and Head Start (ages 4-5) for part day and full day. Part day is morning or afternoon.

Offers full and part-time childcare and preschool education. Services are available during both school year and summer. 

Comprehensive child development program serving children 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Staff make visits to the homes of Early Head Start children to assist parents in meeting their family goals.

Parents have the opportunity to be part of a parent committee and/or to volunteer in the center.

Early Head Start provides educational activities through the High/Scope curriculum.

All diapers, wipes, baby food and formula needed during the day are provided free of charge.

Provides a preschool offering a variety of learning experiences.

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.