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Offers educational programming for children, before and after school. Programs focus on STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math) with an emphasis on literacy and arts, as well as computer literacy and practical life skills like entrepreneurship and work readiness.

Categories

Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs

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

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Early Childhood Education
Child Care Centers

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Aims to provide affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care regardless of economic or social status.

Provides child care and assists participants with applying for child care subsidy

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

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:

- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.

- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.

- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.

- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.

- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.

- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.

- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.

- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.

- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.

- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
English as a Second Language
Child Guidance
Literacy Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Extended Child Care
Instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal and dance. Lessons provided after school during the week.

Categories

Extended Child Care
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Music Instruction

Assists low-income children and families thorugh a continuum of care which includes academic tutoring, daycare services, emotional support, educational readiness, and computer techonology training services. All children enrolled in programs are assisgned and individualized educational plan (IEP) developed by teachers, parents, and other members of the school governing body.

Students enrolled in before and after school care benefit from the following services:
- Assistance with character development
- Assistance with creative expression
- Assistance with social skills development
- Assistance with physical and motor skills development

After school program and summer program for children first through fifth grades. Also offers ACT preparation program.

Categories

Extended Child Care
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation
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.

Categories

Early Childhood Education
Y Facilities
Extended Child Care
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Full-day, licensed childcare for infants to pre-K. Programs use research-based curriculum unique to each age group to focus on a child's physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, and language skills. Teachers are experienced and trained in CPR and child abuse prevention. Parents are highly involved with frequent communication, pictures, and events. Financial assistance is available.

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Activities and tutoring during the school year.
Middle School Zone 3:30 pm-6 pm, Monday-Friday (6th-8th graders)
Dinner served from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm (ages 18 and under)

Summer youth programs. (End of May-Beginning of August)

Offers childcare throughout the school year. Summer care is also available.

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Age-appropriate activities developed to enhance and strengthen each individual's social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills. Swimming lessons are available during center hours. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are served on-site daily.

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Child Care Expense Assistance
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Afterschool Child Care is an extension of the school day where youth receive a blend of academic enrichment, play, and social-emotional learning.
Provides summer and after-school enrichment through a model curriculum that supports children and families through high quality academic enrichment, parent and family involvement, civic engagement and social action, intergenerational leadership development, and nutrition, health and mental health.
Statewide project to provide support and training to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families, and a resource to parents and families about parenting.

Media Center materials can be borrowed at no cost. The center offers books, DVDs, journals, and newsletters.

Toll-free information line to respond to questions about young children, child care, training, and quality programming.

Child care resource and referral assistance for parents.

Categories

Early Childhood Education
Child Care Provider Referrals
Parenting Materials
Child Care Provider Training