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Head Start - Minnesota Valley Action Council

600 South 5th Street, Saint Peter, MN 56082

Eligibility

- Children who are preschool age from 3 - 5 years. Children must be 3 or 4 by September 1st. Income-eligible families must meet one of the following criteria: Meet the federal poverty guidelines, have a child in foster care, or the child is homeless. Families who receive MFIP or Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) will also meet the income guidelines set by the federal government. Head Start also serves income-eligible children who are professionally diagnosed with a disability. - Head Start programs are located in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate immunization record health insurance card proof of income pay stubs proof of public assistance/unemployment

Hours

Vary by location
(507)934-5225

Voice - Intake Saint Peter Head Start

https://www.mnvac.org/programs/pregnant-women-infants-toddlers-preschoolers/apply-for-head-start/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call to find the local Head Start Office and for information; visit website to find local Head Start Office or apply online

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Martin County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Watonwan County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. - Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school. - Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination - Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Last Assured

10/17/2024

Providing organization

Minnesota Valley Action Council

A private, non-profit Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, obtain viable transportation, employment and training, as well as creating educational opportunities for children in southern Minnesota.