Head Start...   
  ...more than Pre-K

Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start offers an exceptional
Pre-K early childhood education
at no cost to you. 

  • Quality Early Childhood Education

  • Family Services

  • Parent Engagement / Involvement

  • Services for Children with Disabilities

  • Low-Income Families

brief video:

Head Start: Leading the Way for Children, Families and Communities

    We are currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year!  

  Just a peek at what we offer:

  • Individualized Pre-K early childhood education in a positive, structured environment
      
  • Highly qualified and dedicated teachers
      
  • Specialized services for children with disabilities, including severe disabilities
      
  • Personalized family support services
      
  • Parenting classes and interest based workshops
      
  • One-way transportation by bus for limited classrooms
      
  • Nutritious meals & snacks
     
  • Parent leadership training for committees and Policy Council

 How much does it cost to for my child to attend Head Start?

  • There is NO cost.  We do ask for parent's contribution of time.  Parents are an essential part of all Head Start activities.



 
 
 
 
Change the
First Five Years
& You Change
Everything
(video)

QUIZ:   Is your family eligible for Head Start? 

  1. Will your child be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st of this year?
  2. Does your family meet the federal income guidelines shown below?
Family Size * Total Allowable
 Yearly Income
** 130% Poverty
Guidelines
2 $14,710 $19,123    
3 $18,530 $24,089     
4 $22,350 $29,055    
5 $26,170 $34,021    
6 $29,990 $38,987   
7 $33,810 $43,953    
8 $37,630 $48,919    

* For families with more than 8 members, add $3,820 per additional person
** Families within these guidelines will be accepted after all eligible families within the first set of guidelines have been placed, as allowed by Federal Guidelines.

What is a Head Start classroom like?

For More Information, take our Mini Tour!

OR

Fill out our easy Online Contact Form 

OR

Call 233-6606 and make your application appointment today!     

Click here to download a copy of our current brochure.

  A volunteer opportunity as listed on Create the Good 

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This website was made possible by Grant #10-CH-0073 from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.  Its contents are solely the responsibility of Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start and do not necessarily represent the official views of the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.   School District #25 is the Grantee for Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start.  

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 140 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382(TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.