About Us
Heartland Head Start is a well-established social service agency that has been providing services to low income families since 1965. During this time it has grown from serving 60 children and families to as many as 275 children and families.
Heartland Head Start is a well-established social service agency that has been providing services to low income families since 1965. During this time it has grown from serving 60 children and families to as many as 275 children and families.
Human Resources
A small company with a big heart, Heartland Head Start is a great place to work! Learn more about our careers, open positions, the application process, and how to apply online.
Sites
To provide services to children and their families throughout the McLean and Livingston counties, Heartland Head Start offers seven different sites in Bloomington, Normal, and Pontiac, Illinois.
History
Launched in 1965, Project Head Start was created to help communities overcome the handicaps of disadvantaged preschool children. Designed to help break the cycle of poverty, Head Start provides preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet all of their physical and mental needs.
Security & Safety
Understanding the need for an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, Heartland Head Start provides an environment that is safe, secure and assists each child in his or her learning and development.
Funding
Heartland Head Start is a federally funded nonprofit organization that relies on community contributions to expend all of our funds. These contributions allow us to provide all of our services and continue to enhance the lives of children and their families.
Quick Resources
Mission Statement
Heartland Head Start enhances the lives of children and families who meet the federal income and eligibility guidelines in McLean and Livingston Counties in Central Illinois. We do this by providing a comprehensive child and family development program for women receiving prenatal care, children ages birth to 5 years old and their families.
Statement of Vision
Our vision at Heartland Head Start is to implement high quality programming and partnerships in order to have ready children, ready families and ready schools. To that end, we strive for an organization that has engaged staff members who love to learn and use creative approaches to meet each child's and family's individual needs.
Contact Us
Phone and Attendance Line
+1 (309) 662-4880
+1 (309) 662-4880
Fax
+1 (309) 662-9470
+1 (309) 662-9470
Heartland Head Start Central Office
206 Stillwell St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
United States of America
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
206 Stillwell St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
United States of America
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday