Dickinson Iron Head Start

Dickinson Iron Head Start We are a free, high quality preschool for children ages 3-5. We also serve pregnant women and children ages 0-3 in our home base program.

Call 779-2695 for an application! Early Childhood Centers Near You....

Bates Early Childhood Center, Iron River
Norway Early Childhood Head Start Center
North Dickinson Early Childhood Head Start Center
James Willis Early Childhood Center, Kingsford

WE ARE HIRING! If you are interested in joining our amazing Early Childhood Department, check out all our positions at w...
09/13/2026

WE ARE HIRING! If you are interested in joining our amazing Early Childhood Department, check out all our positions at www.diisd.org click on employment.

We want to welcome all of our students to their first day of Head Start at our Bates Center and Willis Center (full day ...
09/02/2026

We want to welcome all of our students to their first day of Head Start at our Bates Center and Willis Center (full day classes) 🙂
We look forward to seeing all the children and having a great school year!

Remember to be patient with our bus drivers as they are working hard to get all students to school safely. Times may vary the first couple weeks of school, make sure to be watching for your bus 🚍.

Have a wonderful day!

Check out all the Benefits that are offered in our Early Head Start Pregnant Moms and children 0-3) , Head Start (3-5 yr...
07/22/2026

Check out all the Benefits that are offered in our Early Head Start Pregnant Moms and children 0-3) , Head Start (3-5 yr olds) and Great Start Readiness (4 yr olds) Programs in Dickinson and Iron Counties!

Accepting applications now! Call us at 906-779-2695 for an application or visit our website at https://www.diisd.org/page/early-childhood-education to fill out our Fillable Application!

We can't wait to work with you and your child every step of the way!

Accepting applications for all of our programs! Call today for an application 906-779-2695 or visit our website at https...
06/11/2026

Accepting applications for all of our programs! Call today for an application 906-779-2695 or visit our website at https://www.diisd.org/page/early-childhood-education click on Fillable application link. We look forward to working with your child(ren) and your family!

Today we spotlight an employee and highlight an incredible milestone as we honor the retirement of Vicki Schuelke, a tru...
06/02/2026

Today we spotlight an employee and highlight an incredible milestone as we honor the retirement of Vicki Schuelke, a truly remarkable member of the Head Start and Early Childhood family/department. For 26 years, Vicki has dedicated her career to serving children and families --and was even a Head Start student and parent herself. She has worked within the ISD supporting students in Special Education, has served as Family Service Coordinator across multiple centers and classrooms and coordinates all of the transportation within the ECE Department. She can always be counted on to step in, lend a hand, use her voice, and help where needed. She will share a silly song, a laugh, a comforting hug or whatever a child needs to ensure their safety and that they feel seen. While her presence in the building will be deeply missed, we are grateful for the countless hours she has worked and the hearts and minds she has molded. Her retirement is well-earned and we wish her happiness, and continued joy in this next chapter! Please join us in congratulating her on an extraordinary career and for making a difference here at the ISD!

Melissa Palomaki has served as a Family Service Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and Program Supervisor...to name a f...
05/29/2026

Melissa Palomaki has served as a Family Service Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and Program Supervisor...to name a few! She has certainly dedicated herself to the mission of Head Start and Early Childhood education for over 16 years and it shows in her detail-oriented, checking-every-box, thinking-three-steps-ahead leadership. Ensuring safety, security and support is of the utmost importance and doing that while making certain that every child feels seen takes a special person. Whether she is coordinating coverage, solving problems or keeping the department aligned, her dedicated presence is felt by all who know her. Thank you Melissa for all the "hats" you wear and for how much you care!

Pam Wendrick takes care of our Nordic Center and Early Head Start families serving as their Family Services Coordinator ...
05/28/2026

Pam Wendrick takes care of our Nordic Center and Early Head Start families serving as their Family Services Coordinator and assisting in the classroom. Pam has been involved with Head Start as a parent, volunteer, and staff member and truly embodies the HEART of Head Start bringing an important and unique perspective to the program. Not only is she passionate and consistent-- she is able to show empathy and kindness understanding both the challenges inside the classroom and the realities families face outside of it. We appreciate you, Pam --your commitment and willingness to help wherever needed is truly a treasure!

The role of Education and Disabilities Coordinator means being a strong advocate for children and families -- Andrea doe...
05/27/2026

The role of Education and Disabilities Coordinator means being a strong advocate for children and families -- Andrea does just that and so much more! She is goal-oriented, organized and always willing to go to bat for students and staff. Andrea is instrumental in leading programs and ideas that help children transition, promote staff wellness and ensure our program adheres to the highest of standards. Her ability to balance compassion and understanding with advocacy and structure makes her an incredible human and resource that we are lucky to learn from! Thank you for all you do, Andrea!

As a classroom coach, an Early Head Start Education Coordinator and nearly a decade of experience, Kelsey possesses a fi...
05/27/2026

As a classroom coach, an Early Head Start Education Coordinator and nearly a decade of experience, Kelsey possesses a fierce knowledge and a leadership that is steady and impactful. She also knows the value of leading with laughter and a sense of humor and is just fun to be around. She's the total package who can truly do it all and her versatility and realness is refreshing and admirable. She is never pretending to be anything other than herself and that garners a lot of respect and trust from her families, students and coworkers. A unique gem of the Early Childhood Education department!

Sadie Huotari is the newest Family Service Coordinator to join the Early Childhood team. From day one, Sadie has been ea...
05/26/2026

Sadie Huotari is the newest Family Service Coordinator to join the Early Childhood team. From day one, Sadie has been eager to learn, ready to tackle any challenge and instrumental in supporting staff and connecting families to their communities. Her knowledge, willingness and passion to bring a fresh perspective to our program has enhanced our systems and made a difference! We are lucky to have work ethic, energy and empathy like yours in our corner, Sadie!

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1074 Pyle Drive
Kingsford, MI
49802

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

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