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Local Preschool Programs are Now Enrolling!
Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs county-wide are currently enrolling eligible children for the 2012 - 2013 school year.
Not sure what type of program is right for your child? Check out the Jackson County Free Preschool Brochure.
Ready to start the application process? Visit our Preschool Partnership page to complete an intake form.
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Life-Long Success
The early years of a child's life provide the physical and emotional framework that shapes individual potential. During the early years a child's development is rapid
and extensive.
Experiences in these years establish intelligence, behavioral patterns, and other personality traits that will persist throughout a lifetime.
These experiences take place in the context of family and community life molded by economic and social conditions.
The Great Start System recognizes that early childhood experiences are most profound in Five Key Areas:
Visit each of the component areas above to learn more about the local work of Jackson's Great Start Collaborative.
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