The preschool is a part of the Larkin High School Childhood Education program. High school students work with children under faculty supervision. The schedule is based on a developmental age-appropriate preschool concept.

AM Session: 4/5 year old focus
PM Session: 3/4 year old focus

Federally-funded early childhood development program to increase school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Head Start is Partnered with the following schools and districts:
-- Niobrara Public School North Hwy 12, Niobrara, NE 68760
-- Norfolk Public Schools 2500 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
-- Wisner-Pilger Public School 801 18th Street, Wisner, NE 68791
-- Pender Public School 609 Whitney Street, Pender, NE 68047

Call NENCAP for information about Head Start; not the individual schools.

Head Start is a federally-funded program that serves children from ages three to five and pregnant women, offering a school readiness program in addition to comprehensive services to children and their families who meet income guidelines.

Provides a comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age five and ages 3-4 years. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Program provides a range of individualized services in the area of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social service to children and their families.

Morning and Afternoon classes are offered. Half days are 3 1/2 hours a day and full days are 6 1/2 hours a day. Classes provided 4 days a week with no school on Wednesdays. NO before or after school child care is provided.

Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) is a federally funded comprehensive child development program based on four cornerstones:
-- Child Development
-- Family Development
-- Community Building
-- Staff Development

Western Nebraska Child Development Center offers child care services for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age whose parents are full time students. Program is located on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff.

Infant/Toddler Quality Initiative helps providers gain support in the quality of child care provided.

Provides children an opportunity for social and emotional growth, as well as a beginning adjustment to a more formal school experience. Part time and half day sessions are available.