Provides education and support for families with young children in Tama County. Points are earned for attendance at educational programs and healthy behaviors such as: reading to the baby, taking the child to a doctor's appointment, attending Lamaze classes, signing up for WIC, attending a dental exam during pregnancy. Points are redeemed for needed supplies such as diapers and wipes, car seats, baby supplies.

Provides year-round learning for children ages 0-3. Educare provides year-round learning for children ages 0-5.

Provides an early learning center for children. The program is constructed to be responsive to various special needs, cultures, races and backgrounds of participating children. Through observation and specialized assessment, staff plan and set goals to insure that all children are able to advance to their future education.

Intensive, research-based child development and family support services for families with children from birth to age three, with an aim of building a strong early learning foundation and preparing children for later school success.

SAL Community Services' Prevention Initiative program offers early, continuous child development and family support services in Rock Island County.

The comprehensive year-round program is for families with children currently enrolled in SAL's early childhood programs, including Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers and select licensed homes within our Home Child Care Network. It is also available to new families in the community who are interested in establishing a strong early learning foundation for their children.

Offers:

-- Educational opportunities, identified in collaboration with parents, on various topics related to early childhood development.

-- Referrals to community resources like funding options for early childhood education and care, housing, food, clothing, mental heath services, and more.

-- Strength-based family goal planning.

-- A resource library for books and toys to support early learning activities in the home.

Comprehensive child development program serving children 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Staff make visits to the homes of Early Head Start children to assist parents in meeting their family goals.

Parents have the opportunity to be part of a parent committee and/or to volunteer in the center.

Early Head Start provides educational activities through the High/Scope curriculum.

All diapers, wipes, baby food and formula needed during the day are provided free of charge.

Offers a child care center based on a child-centered curriculum with a strong academic emphasis on reading and math. Age specific programs are available to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years) and for school-age children (kindergarten-5th grade). The facility is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC). The center also participates in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Offers preschool, day care, and after school programming.

Early Head Start and Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to children and families, focusing on early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support. These programs offer developmental activities, screenings, and resources to enhance children's learning, as well as support services such as parenting education, mental health services, and assistance with securing basic needs. The goal is to prepare children for school and foster family well-being.

Public education curriculum for K-12 students.

Preschool available for ages 3 and 4 years at David City and Bellwood.

Special education services for qualified students.

Provides year-round learning for children ages 0-3. Educare provides year-round learning for children ages 0-5.