Ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families.
Head StartHead Start is a FREE Preschool Program Focusing on Parent and Child Development, for those who qualify.- Early Head StartEarly Head Start is a FREE, full-day, full-year, family centered early care and education program for pregnant women, infants and toddlers ages 0-3 years and their families.
- School ReadinessThe School Readiness program allows children 3 years old to kindergarten enrollment to participate in early childhood programs and services.
- Crisis NurseryCrisis Nursery is a child abuse prevention and family support program that provides temporary, short-term care for children in Olmsted County while families address a crisis situation.
- Child Care AwareChild Care Aware (CCA) helps families find child care and supports the professional growth of child care programs.
- Early Learning ScholarshipsHigh-quality early learning ensures our children enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life. Eligibility is based on family income.
- Child Care Wayfinder
- Family, Friend & Neighbor ChildcareFamily, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers include grandparents, aunts and uncles, elders, older siblings, friends, neighbors, and others who help families by providing childcare.
