Jennings County Head Start

Head Start is a comprehensive child and family development program designed to meet the educational social nutritional and health needs of families with pre-school aged children. A recognized leader in the field of early childhood education Head Start helps children become physically socially and emotionally ready for elementary school. Services such as transportation nutritious meals medical dental vision and speech/ hearing screenings (and follow-up treatment) are also provided. Staff help parents improve their parenting skills and provide a variety of other training opportunities to families as well as the chance to join peer support groups. Family involvement in Head Start is encouraged and parents play a key role in the program’s design and policy making. We serve children ages 3 – 5. The family must meet income guidelines and/or other qualifications to be eligible. We serve children who have disabilities or special needs.

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Level 3

Special Needs:

Please contact us for more information

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM