Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. Head Start establishes relationships that promote growth and development in young children and encourages the self-sufficiency of families.

The program is family-centered, strength-based and designed to foster the parent's role as the principle influence on their child's development and to assist families in developing and achieving self-reliance.

Head Start's approach to service includes: Health, Nutrition, Education, Parent Involvement, Social Services, Mental Health, Disabilities and School Readiness.

• Serving pre-school age children and their families
• NO COST to families
• Must meet income guidelines
• Nutritious lunch and breakfast or snack are provided
• Transportation MAY be provided
• Experienced, caring, professional staff
• Field trips, creative arts, math, science, literacy
• Parent participation and parent board
• Families who have children with special needs are welcome to apply

Now enrolling in your area!

Serving Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha Counties. Contact us for details.

• English Application (PDF)
• Spanish Application (PDF)

• Head Start Physical Form
• Head Start Dental Form

For more information:

Karina Ceja
800-277-8418, ext. 156 or 507-732-8556
Bilingual Head Start Coordinator

See eligibility guidelines. When submitting your application be sure to include documentation of your income. We consider gross income from the twelve months immediately preceding the month in which the application is made, or the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the application is made.

The Three Rivers Head Start Program participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.  20250-9410 or call toll free 866-632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Links

• Parent Handbook: English | Espanol

Related Organizations

• Minnesota Head Start Association
  www.mnheadstart.org
• National Head Start Association
  www.nhsa.org
• Think Small
• Childcare Works
  www.childcareworks.org
• Child Care Resource & Referral
  www.mnchildcare.org
• Minnesota Community Action Association
  www.mncaa.org
• Minnesota Department of Education
  www.education.state.mn.us
• Head Start Early Childhood Knowledge and Learning Center
  eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
• Early Head Start National Resource Center
  www.ehsnrc.org
• Parent Aware's star ratings help you find the type of quality, nurturing programs that will help prepare your babies, toddlers and preschoolers for school and life.
• The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.
• The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) takes the research that shows which practices improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with, or at risk for, delays or disabilities.