Kankakee School District 111 Head Start, a Head Start Program of Kankakee, IL

240 Warren Avenue
Kankakee IL 60901-2129

(815) 802-4952

Proegler School is the home to Head Start. Intended primarily for preschoolers from low-income families. Head Start's mission is to promote school readiness to enable each child to develop to his or her fullest potential by providing a structured curriculum fully aligned with state and federal standards accompanied by frequent assessment and analysis. Head Start's comprehensiveness also includes a full array of support for families and children including health, dental, mental health, and nutrition services or referrals. Additionally, children receive developmental, vision, hearing, and dental screenings. Parents are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the program, from participation in children's activities to direct involvement in policy and program decisions. In total, the program enrolls 400 children between the ages of three and five years of age. Ten percent of the enrollment is dedicated to children with disabilities.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

Enrollment Requirements Social Security Card for child and parentMedical Card Physical (2009)Up-To-Date Immunizations Lead Test With ResultsTB Test with Results Hemoglobin TestAllergy Medical Statement if ApplicableAsthma Medical Statement if Applicable Contact Kelly Battrell at Proegler School For Enrollment Information (815)802-4951

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  963 N 5000W Rd, Kankakee IL
  (815) 802-4952
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  555 W Cook St, Manteno IL
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  415 N Dixie Hwy, Momence IL
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  710 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee IL
  (815) 802-4952