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Welcome to Head Start!
Head Start is a FREE family-focused preschool program. Head Start promotes
the growth and development of preschool age children, meeting the individual needs of each child and their family. Children learn on an individual basis or
as a group. Parents take part in special activites that help them learn and grow along with their child.
Head Start Options
Home Based
Home-based Head Start is offered in Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Jackson and Redwood counties. A teacher will make weekly 1 1/2 hour home visits.
The parent and teacher work together to plan activities that meet the individual needs of each child and family. Children and parents come together 2 to 3 times per month for a socialization experience.
Center Based
Center-based Head Start is offered in Jackson, Marshall, Mountain Lake,
Redwood Falls and Tracy. Classes meet for four days a week and 3 1/2 hours
each day.
Families in center-based Head Start will meet with the teacher for conferences and several home visits throughout the year.
Combination
Combination Head Start is offered in Marshall Tuesday through Thursday for 3 1/2 hours each day. In Walnut Grove, a combination Head Start class meets 3 1/2 hours per day on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of full-day program there. Families in the combination program receive 2 home visits monthly and 2 parent conferences during the year.
