Access to Quality Early Childhood Education
We remove obstacles to help children attain their fullest potential.
Give Your Child a Head Start
Head Start, a federally funded program, provides education, development, nutrition and health services to families with young children ages three to five at no cost to the participants. We enable children and families to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from attaining their fullest potential as self-assured, self-sufficient individuals and families through:
- Individualized learning
- Vision, hearing, and developmental screenings
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Health services
- Parent education
- Community resource information
Early Childhood Services
Preschool
Teaching with curriculum that encompasses all aspects of a child’s development and learning.
Health
Promoting physical and mental health through routine health checks and emotional development.
Nutrition
Improving a child’s well-being with healthy, well-balanced meals and a variety of new foods to experience.
Apply for Head Start
Children must be age 3 or 4 by September 1st to be eligible to apply.
Information for Families
Access quick link information for what is happening at NESD Head Start along with resources and answers for anything related to your child’s health and education.
Menu
Find out what’s for breakfast, lunch and snack.
Calendar
View a list of important dates at Head Start.
Newsletter
Discover useful tools and information.
Father Times
Newsletter for father-figures of young children.
Family Information Book
Guide for parents and caregivers on what to expect.
Community Resource Directory
Valuable information for each community.
Our Six Locations
Northeast South Dakota Head Start has quality programs and office locations in Aberdeen (1), Huron (2), Mobridge (3), Redfield (4), Sisseton (5) and Webster (6).