Champaign Head Start

Founded in 2016, Champaign County Head Start, located in Champaign, Illinois, is committed to promoting kindergarten readiness for income-eligible families. The center provides effective preschool programs, including Early Head Start and Head Start, with a keen focus on the child's academic and social readiness for school. Parents are considered as the child's first teachers, fostering a culture-sensitive, play-based curriculum that includes creative arts, science, math, language skills, and social studies. They also offer access to community resources such as healthcare, nutrition, and parenting support.