History
Child Start was established in 1958, created in response to unmet needs for child care in the community. The United Fund (now United Way of the Plains) had appointed a committee to look into the problem, and that committee recommended the establishment of a new agency to oversee the sponsored services.
Currently Child Start:
- Directly reaches 582 Head Start children ages 0-5 years and their families with comprehensive full-day, full-year services
- Maintains a database of local childcare providers for parents’ searches
- Trains and mentors childcare providers so high quality care is available locally
- Advocates for children and families, and for regulation that supports quality care
Our mission is to provide early childhood development services that prepare children for lifelong success.
Upcoming Events
Tue
04
Braking Our Impulses: Shifting Gears to Positive Discipline
August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
08
KickStart 101
August 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat
08
Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED/Choking, Pediatric First Aid/Safety
August 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm