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Offers school readiness program and additional comprehensive services to children and their families. Additional services include:

• Health and dental care
• Nutrition services
• Special needs services
• Mental health support
• Transportation
• Information about community resources

Intensive, research-based child development and family support services for families with children from birth to age three, with an aim of building a strong early learning foundation and preparing children for later school success.

SAL Community Services’ Prevention Initiative program offers early, continuous child development and family support services in Rock Island County.

The comprehensive year-round program is for families with children currently enrolled in SAL’s early childhood programs, including Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and select licensed homes within our Home Child Care Network. It is also available to new families in the community who are interested in establishing a strong early learning foundation for their children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offers children to participate in various activities and staged play to explore with a balance of language, sensory, fine and gross motor, art, math, music, cognitive and social-emotional concepts. 

Provides a state-licensed child care facility caring for a maximum of 225 children. Silver Star Quality Rating System facility. Accepts full pay and the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.

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

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.

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 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.

Provides services to children age birth to 5 and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. Services are provided in centers, family child care homes, and in the family's own home. The goal is to deliver educational experiences that fosters holistic development and engages parents in their children's learning journey.

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

Provides year-round, bilingual, and comprehensive services to children ages 2–5 from low-income families.

Offers a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes growth in key areas including language and literacy, cognition, physical development, and social-emotional well-being.

Also provides nutritious meals, regular physical activity, health screenings, and mental health services.

Offers a variety of youth, activity, and community programs. Activities and programs include aquatics, swimming lessons, visual arts, summer camp, fitness and wellness, youth sports, and preschool.