Prairie Five Head Start and Early Head Start

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Prairie Five Head Start and Early Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start We provide children and their families with health, nutrition, social, and other services.

Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5 as well as expectant mothers. Head Start services are responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage. Head Start encourages the role of parents as their child's first and most important teachers. We strive to build relationships with families that support positive parent-child relationships, family well-being, and connections to peers and community. Early Head Start programs are available to the family until the child turns 3 years old and is ready to transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. Early Head Start helps families care for their infants and toddlers through early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive services. We serve children and their families in the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine with classroom sites in the following towns:

Appleton I, II, III & IV
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (III & IV are half days)

Benson I & II
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (A.M.) & (PM) sessions. Canby
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Clinton/Graceville/Beardsley I & II
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Granite Falls
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Kerkhoven KMS
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Madison I & II
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Class II A.M. only)

Montevideo I & II
Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday


Early Head Start Home Based Program
Home visit once per week, Socializations twice a month - - year-round.

10/09/2026

Hey Granite Falls area - we need more childcare providers in your area immediately!! If you've ever thought about doing childcare, now is the time! The process may seem overwhelming, but we're here to make things easier for you. Our office can assist you with every aspect of becoming a licensed childcare provider from start to finish. Contact us today to find more! The Granite Falls area needs more licensed childcare providers right now! 320-269-8727 or email: [email protected]

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10/05/2026

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At Prairie Five, our employees are at the heart of our agency's success and we would like to introduce you to the amazing people behind the work we do!

Meet Hope! She is in her 7th year as a teacher for Prairie Five Head Start.

"I help create a safe, welcoming classroom where children can build confidence, friendships, and important skills. I love being able to make a difference in children's lives during such an important time in their development. It is so rewarding to watch children learn new things, gain confidence, and grow throughout the year."

09/22/2026

Prairie Five Head Start is hiring! Join Head Start in helping bilingual students and parents with language, understanding, and engagement in Prairie Five Head Start. 🍎

For more information or to apply, visit us at https://prairiefive.org/get-involved/employment/

09/22/2026

Come be part of a team that works every day to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and our communities!
Complete an application online:https://prairiefive.org/wp-content/uploads/P5EmploymentApplicationfillable-1.pdf
Or drop it off in person at the Prairie Five Montevideo Office
719 N 11th St, Montevideo, MN 56265

Head Start has openings in our Benson classroom for children ages 3-5! Start your child's educational journey off right,...
09/22/2026

Head Start has openings in our Benson classroom for children ages 3-5! Start your child's educational journey off right, click the link to apply now!
Head Start tiene espacios disponibles en nuestro salón de clases en Benson para niños de 3 a 5 años
https://prairiefive.org/headstartonlineapplication/

Appleton area families get your child's car seat checked out on Friday September 4th!
09/02/2026

Appleton area families get your child's car seat checked out on Friday September 4th!

08/28/2026

Ready to make a difference? Join Prairie Five Community Action Council in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that address the needs of low-income individuals and families in our communities.

📍 Location: Montevideo
🪙 $23.00–$25.00 per hour
🕒 Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

For full job description and employment application, visit us at https://prairiefive.org/get-involved/employment/

Your voice has the power to build bridges, create understanding, and make every child and family feel seen, heard, and v...
08/25/2026

Your voice has the power to build bridges, create understanding, and make every child and family feel seen, heard, and valued. If you have a heart for connecting people through language, we’d love to have you join our team. Apply today and make a difference!

application online: https://prairiefive.org/.../P5EmploymentApplicationfillab...
Email your application to: [email protected]
Or drop it off in person at the Prairie Five Montevideo Office
719 N 11th St, Montevideo, MN 56265

Join us in Canby on Wednesday September 2nd from 5pm-7pm for our Head Start Preschool Open house, you can register your ...
08/24/2026

Join us in Canby on Wednesday September 2nd from 5pm-7pm for our Head Start Preschool Open house, you can register your child for the 26-27 school year! Cattleman's will also be doing a burger feed. Join us for supper and to register your child for school!
Apply online for preschool https://prairiefive.org/headstartonlineapplication/

08/21/2026

Today (Friday) 12-4pm at the Swift County Fair!
Stop by the Prairie Five booth to play Pick a Card - answer a brain health question and then pick your prize.
Great info from Aging Services and all Prairie Five programs available!

Address

422 5th Avenue, Suite 307
Madison, MN
56256

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13205983118

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