PCCEO Head Start

Our Story

Since 1966, PCCEO Head Start and Early Head Start has been dedicated to providing quality services to children and families. We value honesty, respect, justice, equity, personal development and professional growth. It is our desire to promote these values for our organization and our community through effective leadership.

We serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pregnant moms living in Peoria County, Illinois. PCCEO Head Start operates in five centers that includes Harrison (309.672.6522), Manual Academy (309.672.6600), Trewyn Pavilion DLL (309.671.3958), Woodruff Career & Technical Center (309.672.6665), and Webster Head Start (309.671.3960).

Children must be age 3 to 5 years old. Ninety-five percent of enrollment must be from low-income families. Five (5) percent of the enrollment may consist of families who exceed the low-income guidelines but who meet other program criteria. Children of homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible for Head Start Services.

Our mission is simple: We at PCCEO Head Start and Early Head Start identify ourselves as partners in the delivery of high quality, comprehensive services to 585 economically-challenged families and children in Peoria County. We are committed to preparing your child for kindergarten and so much more. We want your family to be healthy and positioned to succeed in life.

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