Serving Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic, & Washington Counties
Services for
Pregnant Women
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Early Head Start: 785-632-5399 Head Start Main Office: 785-632-2195 deb.mcneil@cckids.org lisa.stonehouse@cckids.org
About us
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.We have been providing services to children for 44 years in Clay County. We also serve children in Cloud, Ottawa, Republic, and Washington counties. We are licensed by the state of Kansas. Our mission is to
"create environments in which children can grow".
How old are children in Early Head Start and Head Start?
COVID-19
Our annual reports are below for public review.
2018-2019 Annual Program Report
2019-2020 Annual Program Report
Financial Statements 2020-2021
As a Head Start program, we are required to complete a comprehensive community assessment at least every five years to ensure our services are meeting community need. Our assessments are available for review.
Community Needs Assessment 2015
Upon request, we shall make available either an electronic or paper copy of the most recent Audited Annual Financial Statements.
Check out Kansas Resource Guide for Caregivers here.
Early Head Start
1021 4th Street Clay Center KS 67432
Ph: 785-632-5399
Clay County Head Start
314 Court
Clay Center KS 67432
Ph: 785-632-2195