Head Start
Educating Children, Empowering Families
Call Head Start at (641) 782-6201
Classrooms in:
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Bedford
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Corning
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Creston
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Winterset
Head Start Preschool
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program, serving children from three to five years old. Head Start provides children with developmentally appropriate activities that help them grow socially, emotionally, mentally and physically with the overall goal of increasing school readiness.
Head Start provides a range of individualized services and opportunities pertaining to health, mental health, nutrition, and parent involvement.
Head Start recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We welcome parent involvement in our program activities.
Click here for The Parent's Guide to the Creative Curriculum
Click here for 2024-25 EHS/HS Handbook
Enrollment Information
Testimonials
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Parent, Creston
“My 3 year old was nervous about starting preschool. The teachers and staff at MATURA Head Start were incredible, they soon made her feel comfortable. She is now excited every day to attend school. She is becoming more social & educated each day! I am delighted to see that all children are embraced, nurtured, and supported by all staff and teachers. The atmosphere and learning environment is inviting and optimal for young children. I see that all children receive individual attention and the teachers are quick to address any needs or special interested in helping these children succeed. I am thankful for these teachers, they truly care about and love my child.”
V. Ward, Creston
“Dominik has learned to be more independent and is interacting better with kids. He definitely loves coming to school to see his teachers!”
M. Still, Creston
“Being able to interact with my child’s teacher during pick up and drop off. I also enjoy the calm of the teachers.”
The Head Start Logo Tells a Story
The two squares represent early childhood by suggesting building blocks.
The arrangement of the blocks represent stairs by which this can be accomplished.
The vertical strips represent the child and parent.
The arrow pointing upward represents the direction out of poverty and on to the future.
The colors, red, white and blue represent the United States and the many opportunities it provides for its citizens.
