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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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NICAA Head Start - Freeport, IL

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Give your child a Head Start! Ages to 3 to 5, Healthy Meals, Quality Early Education

10/08/2026

🎉🍬 What a fun night walking in the parade! One of the best parts was hearing the excitement and seeing the smiles on the present/past kids’ faces when they spotted their favorite Head Start teachers walking by and throwing candy! ❤️ Those little moments make it all worthwhile! So thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a fun community event and to make special memories with our Head Start families! 🎃✨

10/05/2026

💙 Hearts Behind Head Start ❤
✨ Meet Kayme Mathews! ✨

Kayme is a new Practice-Based Coach and Professional Development Manager, bringing with her an incredible 30 years of experience teaching in Head Start. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of teaching and making a difference in the lives of more than 700 children. ❤️

Born and raised in Freeport, Kayme has always had a passion for children, learning, and helping others grow. Her years in Head Start have given her countless memories, meaningful relationships, and a deep love for the work she does.

When she’s not working, Kayme enjoys spending time with her family, her grand-dogs, and her friends. 🐾 ❤ She loves making memories, enjoying the people she cares about, and embracing this exciting new chapter in her career by helping others grow and succeed! ✨

09/30/2026

Thank you to Maurices of Freeport for the book donation! The children love them!

09/24/2026

Attention All Parents:

09/17/2026

❤Hearts Behind Head Start💙

🌟 Meet Carmen Carter! 🌟

Carmen is a Certified Family Community Development Specialist with 35 years of dedicated experience in Head Start. She currently serves as the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) and Social Services Manager.

Carmen is passionate about strengthening family engagement, supporting staff, and connecting families with community resources. She coordinates family engagement events, supports parent leadership, oversees family partnership goals, and helps families build on their strengths and achieve meaningful goals.

She also implemented the Ready Rosie parent education curriculum, providing families with tools to support their children’s learning and development at home.

Carmen’s work is rooted in family partnership, empowerment, and collaboration, with a strong belief that every family has strengths and the ability to thrive when given the right support and opportunities.

09/11/2026

💙 Thank You, Head Start Families! ❤

A heartfelt thank-you to all the families who joined us for our Head Start Open House! We loved seeing so many smiles as everyone headed out the door. Your participation helped make the event a wonderful success, and we are so grateful for the great turnout!

We will be drawing names for our door prizes today, and prizes will be sent home with your kiddos. Good luck, everyone! 🎁

🎉Also a huge shout out to the staff that made this event happen!

09/10/2026

Welcoming Our New Director--Sarah Fowler!
We are proud to announce Sarah Fowler as the new Director of the NICAA Head Start Program!
Sarah brings more than 25 years experience, including 17 years with NICAA Head Start, where she has served in a variety of roles, including Education Manager, Education Coach and Behavior Specialist.
A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her connection to Head Start is both professional and personal, as she is also a former Head Start parent.
Raised in Freeport, Sarah has deep roots in the community and strong relationships with the children, families, schools, and community partners she has served throughout the years. Sarah's extensive experience, leadership, community connections and genuine passion for children and families make her an exceptional choice to lead NICAA Head Start.
Please join us in congratulating Sarah Fowler on her new role as Director! We are excited for her leadership and the continued growth and success of NICAA Head Start. 🎉

08/28/2026

💗📚 NICAA Head Start is showing our love for Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library! 📚💗

We are so grateful for Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library for her incredible commitment to putting books into the hands of children. Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, children are inspired to dream, learn, and discover the joy of reading. 🌟📖

Thank you, Dolly, for helping create brighter futures—one book and one child at a time! 💕✨ Rest in Peace

With love from NICAA Head Start! 💗

08/24/2026

Hearts behind Head Start! ❤️💙 Wishing all of our amazing teachers an awesome day filled with joy, appreciation, and plenty of smiles! 🍎📚✨

08/21/2026

Wonderful day of collaboration and training with our Amity Learning Center friends and Dr. Angela Searcy! Thank you, Dr. Angela Searcy, for such a knowledge-filled and energetic training day. Your expertise, passion, and engaging approach made the experience both meaningful and inspiring. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate! ✨

Address

511 S. Liberty Avenue
Freeport, IL
61032

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18152353740

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