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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.

Day services for medically fragile, chronically ill, physically challenged, and/or developmentally delayed children. RNs and LPNs on staff.

Special education support programming.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on site and on an outpatient basis.

Behavioral health program for children with both developmental and mental health concerns.

Early childhood education program serving children of all abilities birth to age 5.

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Early Childhood Education
Children's Medical Day Care

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.

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.

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Early Childhood Education
Prenatal Care

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
Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care
Offers full-daycare for children ages 6 weeks old to pre-kindergarten as well as before and after-school care.

Administrative support to Head Start sites in ten counties and Early Head Start center based sites. Programs provide an educational preschool program for young children and their families and children with a disability.

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 early education center designed to prepare children ages 6 weeks-Pre-K to enter Kindergarten developmentally on-track in terms of literacy, social, emotional and intellectual skills. Oak Academy ensures children have a safe and supportive setting throughout the day while providing nurturing and developmental opportunities.

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.
Early Head Start is a home visitation program that provides services to eligible pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years old. The program conducts home visits in the family's home and provides opportunities for group socialization. Early Head Start Home Visitors will also provide guidance for children's transition to Head Start or other preschool programs once the child turns three years old.
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.
The Gering Public Schools Early Childhood Program is dedicated to providing three to five-year-old children with a foundation for school success! Our preschool program provides a nurturing and caring environment that develops each child's potential for learning through a balanced approach, which includes age-appropriate, individually-appropriate, and culturally appropriate practices.
Public school system.

Early childhood program.

Teammates program (Tom Osborne Program) provides mentoring.

Newcomers program assists adjustment of non-English proficient students.

Special education.

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Early Childhood Education
Special Education
School Districts
Mentoring Programs

- 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.

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Day Camps
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education
Child Care Centers

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 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

Comprehensive preschool program for low income children and children with disabilities ages 3-4.

Prenatal mothers and infant/toddler home visitation services focused on health and child development.
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.
Head start program for families of children age 3-5 years.
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.

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

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.

Preschool with full- and part-time (2 or 3 days a week) schedules available.

The Head Start program offers full-day preschool for 3 and 4 year old children. This is a comprehensive Curriculum including math, science, literacy, social emotional development, health and nutrition services. Enrolled families may also receive additional support including: child health, vision, and dental screenings; monthly parent meetings; before and after school care (for families that qualify); transportation (where available); and referrals to other community resources. Early Head Start serves expectant families and families with children birth to three years old. Early Head Start is a year-round program that provides: Weekly home visits; Activities for parents and their infants/toddlers; Natural, inclusive environment for children with disabilities; Care and support for expectant families; Parent education and family support; Health and nutrition education; Play group experiences; and Referrals to community programs and services.

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
Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care