Tazewell Woodford Head Start

Tazewell-Woodford Head Start Program

Serving Central Illinois children and families, in their communities, in Tazewell and Woodford Counties

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About Us

What is Head Start?

Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is a federally funded program that empowers families and promotes school readiness in preschool aged children. Tazewell Woodford Head Start serves approximately 234 families in the surrounding communities. Our teachers follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the Head Start Framework and Illinois Learning Standards; we also work with surrounding school districts and agencies to serve individual needs. Along with educational services we provide health, nutrition, transportation, parent involvement, and family services.

Upcoming Events

School Closed: 11/5/2024 for Election Day, 11/11/2024 for Veteran’s Day, 11/22/2024 for PDD & 11/27-29 for Fall Break.

11/8/2024 Pekin Picture Retake Day.

11/20-21/2024 Pekin & Eureka Family Feast.

11/25-26/2024 Hensey, Robein, Creve Coeur, & Family Center Family Feast.

11/19/2024 at 5:30 Robein, Hensey, & Creve Coeur Parent Committee.

11/21/2024 at 5:30 Family Center, Pekin Parent Committee & 5:00 Eureka Parent Committee.

TWHS Mission Statement

TEACHING CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND IMPACTING COMMUNITIES

TWHS Vision Statement

The vision for Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is to provide comprehensive early childhood experiences with knowledgeable, passionate staff that strengthens families; promotes child and family well-being; involves the community; and prepares children for kindergarten and life-long learning.