Home-Based Option

The Head Start Home Based Model provides family and community involvement by offering families many opportunities for a richer appreciation of their child's needs and abilities. The child's home is the primary learning environment and the most natural setting to enhance growth. Working with "parents as partners", the Family Services Specialist's role is to provide information and resources to support the family and the child's individual needs.

Center Option

Part day, four days per week during school year. Monday through Thursday. AM and PM classes, three and one half hours per class.

Child Care Partnership Option

Western Dairyland Head Start partners with licensed childcare providers for families needing childcare for work or school. Enroll and receive Head Start educational program at the childcare site. Parents and children will receive all opportunities including family events, training, health, and individualized educational services. Head Start services are offered full day, full week, full year in this option.