YFS Rapid City Head Start
Head Start is a federally funded, no-cost, parent-focused preschool program that serves low-income children, ages 3-5, and their families.
About Head Start
• Goals include increasing social skills and school readiness for young children while increasing the self-sufficiency for families.
• Caring, highly qualified teachers design curriculum and activities that are fun, developmentally appropriate, and individualized.
• Rapid City Head Start recognizes the parent as the child's primary teacher, educator, and advocate.
• Parent involvement is a strength of Head Start and parents are encouraged to be actively involved.
• YFS has sponsored Head Start services in the Rapid City area since 1984.
Preschoolers
• Rapid City Head Start offers preschool programming in a classroom environment.
• Extended day and half-day options available.
• Breakfast or lunch and/or a nutritious snack are offered in all sessions.
• Rapid City Head Start will assist families who need transportation by busing as many children as possible.
Want to learn more?
Fill out this short form. A YFS Head Start staff member will contact you to answer your questions and see which program works best for your family!
Ready to apply? Complete an enrollment application today!
YFS Head Start gives priority to families who meet the household income guidelines or have children with disabilities. Income guidelines are established by the federal government each year. All services are free of charge for participants who qualify.
To apply for Head Start, please download the application form below, complete it, and return to Youth & Family Services.
Attention Parents
We have openings! Call 341-6448 today!
Why enroll my child in preschool?
*To help them learn and grow
*To help them be ready for kindergarten
*To provide them a place to make new friends
*To help them share and get along
*To encourage them to be creative
*To give them a Head Start in life
*It's fun!
Meals are also provided!
Why choose YFS?
*Individualized learning plans
*High quality programming
*Trained and caring staff
*Safe and dependable
*Parent involvement is encouraged
*Convenient locations
*Head Start is available at NO cost to families
*We care about you
How do I qualify?
Head Start does have income guidelines, but you may qualify now even if you have not in the past. We will help you determine if it will work for your family!
Call 341-6448 today!
An application is also available for download. Just fill it out & return to Youth & Family Services.
Contact Rapid City Head Start
Stop in or call the desired location
Monroe Site
605-341-6448
410 E. Monroe St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
East Adams Site
605-342-4233
120 East Adams St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Douglas Site
605-923-0018
421 Don Williams Dr.
Box Elder, SD 57719