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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.

Education services to families experiencing low income who have children birth to age five.

Head Start has center based services for children 3-5 years.

Home-based services for families with children birth to age 3.

Early Head Start has center based services for children 6 weeks-3 years whose parents are working or attending school.

Information on education, health, nutrition, mental health, child development, parenting skills and disabilities.

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.

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Early Childhood Education
Home Based Parenting Education
Offers Pre-K to the community. Each classroom offers space for 20 students with either a half day (2 1/2 hour) program, or a full day (6 hour) program, 5 days per week.
Comprehensive birth to three home based program that provides early care and learning opportunities through formal partnerships with schools.

Provide life-long learning opportunities by partnering with schools, families and neighborhood residents to promote youth development and stronger communities through before and after school programs, Community Learning Centers and youth summer programs.

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Early Childhood Education
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Tutoring Services
Provides comprehensive early childhood development services to children ages 0-5, including children with disabilities.
Provides comprehensive, family centered, child development program to meet educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs.
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.
Provides childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks-5 years of age.

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Early Childhood Education
Extended Child Care

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

Offering the education and support families need so every child is equipped for kindergarten through Early Childhood Education.

Program provides early childhood education (child care and Pre-K) services, with a focus on the development of emotional and social skills and school readiness. Services are available at two sites - 4545 Dodge Street and 6908 Mercy Road.

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Early Childhood Education
Child Care Centers
Pool, gym, track, wellness center, and sports park.

Youth services include preschool programs, school-age child care through 3rd grade, aquatics, gymnastics, weight training, teen programs, summer day camp, skill classes, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and flag football.

Adult services include fitness, aquatics, classes for seniors, skill classes, aerobics, weight training, and basketball leagues.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Y Facilities
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education

Preschool operating as part of the South Elgin High School childhood education program.

Child development students work with children under faculty supervision.

Public education curriculum for K-12 students.

Preschool available for ages 3 and 4 years at David City and Bellwood.

Special education services for qualified students.

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.

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.

Call or visit the website for the nearest Head Start/Early Head Start location near you.

Head Start early childhood program, which promotes school readiness of preschool children from low-income families by supporting development through comprehensive services.

All children receive health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, oral health and mental health support. Parents and families are supported in achieving their goals, such as housing stability, continued education and financial security. The Head Start program engages families around children's learning and 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.

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.

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Independent Study
School Districts
Early Childhood Education

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.

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Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education

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.