About Us

Since 1966, the Western Dairyland Head Start program has been preparing young children ages three to five to succeed in school and beyond in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The Early Head Start program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women was added in September 2015. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Learn more about Head Start.

Funding partners:

Head Start LogoWI Department of Public InstructionUnited Way of the Chippewa ValleyUS Department of Agriculture

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How do you celebrate winter? Our Independence Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start center based programs celebrated by making and painting snow globes and other fun activities. “Snow” much fun was had by all! If you would like to have your child and family enrolled in our Head Start program, apply now! We are accepting applications for the remainder of the 2024-25 year as well as the 2025-26 program year. Early Head Start center based program operates full year and Head Start Preschool operates school year. Check us out at www.wdHeadStart.org

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