Kankakee School District 111 Head Start, a Head Start Program of Kankakee, IL
Address
240 Warren Avenue
Kankakee IL 60901-2129
Contact Phone
(815) 802-4952
Details
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.
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Who is Eligible?
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.
How 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
Center Locations
Limestone
963 N 5000W Rd, Kankakee IL
(815) 802-4952
Momence
415 N Dixie Hwy, Momence IL
(815) 802-4952
Proegler
710 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee IL
(815) 802-4952
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