Head Start Preschool Open House, Registration Nights scheduled for February

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) has announced the dates for its Head Start Preschool Open Houses and Registration Nights to apply for the 2025-2026 school year. Head Start Preschool is a free, all-day, five days a week, three- and four-year-old preschool program.

The Open House and Registration Night for the Waukon Head Start Classroom is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Waukon Head Start Classroom is located at 955 3rd Avenue NW in Waukon, with its entrance located behind the West Elementary School.

Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are served daily at no cost to families. Qualified teachers use the Creative Curriculum to help children learn and provide the academic and social skills they need to succeed in Kindergarten. Free before and after school child care may be available for working parents and full-time students.

All families with children who will be three to four years old by September 15 of this year (2025) are encouraged to apply for Head Start Preschool. Families can also apply by reaching out to NEICAC Family Service Specialists at local offices. NEICAC provides the support and resources to improve the stability and quality of life for individuals and families with limited resources.