Head Start
Serving children ages 3–5
Our Mission: To promote the school readiness of children three to five years of age by providing comprehensive services, while emphasizing the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
Kosciusko County Head Start (KCHS) provides at least six-hour classes Monday through Thursday during the school year. We have a classroom in Mentone Elementary, Madison Elementary, Claypool Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and classrooms at our Warsaw location. Classrooms are licensed, accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children, and on Level 4 Paths to Quality. Transportation is provided by parents to and from centers. KCHS partners with parents to monitor their child’s health, nutritional, dental, and mental health needs and their progress in the development of all school readiness skills. Eligible children must be 3 years old before August 1st.
- Pre Application 2023-2024 School Year English
- https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/4F5AF2673FE8684EEA1E3E97DC010073/0F083FD0E7942FD8ADDE3368A3F0F1FB
The following is a Pre-Application for Kosciusko County Head Start/ Early Head Start. Completing this Pre-Application does not mean that your child is automatically enrolled in the Head Start or Early Head Start Program.
- Pre Solicitud 2023-2024 Año Escolar Español
- https://www.childplus.net/apply/es/4F5AF2673FE8684EEA1E3E97DC010073/0F083FD0E7942FD8ADDE3368A3F0F1FB
La siguiente es una Solicitud previa para Head Start / Early Head Start del Condado de Kosciusko. Completar esta solicitud previa no significa que su hijo esté inscrito automáticamente en el programa de Head Start o Early Head Start.
- Head Start Annual Report
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/Annual-Report-2022.docx
- School Readiness Goal Outcomes
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/SRG-outcomes-21-22.docx
- Child Care Search
- http://www.childcarefinder.in.gov/
- WIC
- https://cardinalservices.org/services/children-and-families/women-infant-children/
- On My Way Pre-K Parent Letter
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/On-My-Way-Pre-K-Parent-Letter.pdf
- Head Start Parent Handbook- English
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/English-version-2022-2023Handbook-1.pdf
- Head Start Parent Handbook- Spanish
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/Spanish-version-2022-2023-Handbook-1.pdf
- Family Partnership Agreement
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/Head-Start-Family-Partnership-Agreement.docx
- Head Start Physical Form
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/Head-Start-Physical-Form.docx
- Head Start Dental Form
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/Head-Start-Dental-Exam-Form.docx
- Community Assessment
- https://cardinalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-Community-Assessment.docx
Head Start Mom
Watch this video to learn more!
Wonderful teachers and wonderful administration! My son has learned so much in Head Start and now my two little ones in EHS are learning like crazy as well because of this awesome opportunity!
Great activities for students and their families! Never disappointed.
Many stimulating activities for the littles to grow and learn, and did I mention best staff EVER!
Both of my kids were blessed to be able to come to Head Start! Both have learned so much. I couldn’t have asked for a better way for my kids to get a head start before school! The people who work here are very kind and smiling every time you see them! ♥ this place!
For more information please contact: Kosciusko County Head Start/EHS (574) 267-2451 or (800) 315-2308 or email lynne.dittman@cardinalservices.org
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax:(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- email:Program.Intake@usda.gov
