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Since 1966, the Western Dairyland Head Start program has been preparing young children ages three to five to succeed in school and beyond in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The Early Head Start program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women was added in September 2015. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Learn more about Head Start.

Funding partners:

Head Start LogoWI Department of Public InstructionUnited Way of the Chippewa ValleyUS Department of Agriculture

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The Independence Early Head Start Center based program will open in Spring 2024! Two Early Head Start classrooms will operate full days (8am – 3pm) Monday – Friday. Following Head Start’s high quality and best practice standards, classrooms will maintain ratios of 3 staff to 8 children per classroom. Each classroom will enroll a maximum of 8 infants or toddlers. Formula, food, diapers, and wipes will be provided for all enrolled children at no cost to families. We are currently accepting applications for infants and toddlers under 3yrs of age. Space is limited to 16 total enrolled in the Early Head Start Center. To learn more about Head Start and to apply online, visit our website at www.wdHeadStart.org If you are interested in joining our team at the Early Head Start Center, apply on our website.

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