Early Head Start

Early Head Start in Festus, MO, is dedicated to providing low-income infants, toddlers, and their families, as well as pregnant women, with effective child development and comprehensive family support services. Our diverse program options ensure that families receive the care that best fits their needs. Through Center-Based services, children engage in early learning and enrichment experiences while enjoying regular home visits from our compassionate staff. Our Home-Based services emphasize weekly visits to foster development and parental involvement, complemented by bi-monthly group activities for families to learn and socialize together. Additionally, we offer Family Child Care services, delivering nurturing education in a family-like setting, and Combination services that integrate both home- and center-based approaches. We are committed to addressing essential areas such as nutrition, health and safety, mental health, and child development—contact us today to enroll your family in our supportive program.