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Since 1966, the Western Dairyland Head Start program has been preparing young children ages three to five to succeed in school and beyond in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The Early Head Start program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women was added in September 2015. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Learn more about Head Start.

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We are currently taking applications and accepting families for enrollment for the 2026-27 Head Start program year. If you live in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, or Trempealeau Counties, have a child under the age of 5, and are interested in enrolling in one of our full day Head Start Preschool classrooms, our Early Head Start Home Visiting program, or our Early Head Start Classroom in Independence, you can apply on our website at www.wdHeadStart.org/apply Spots are limited and filling up fast. Apply today!

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