About Us
Promoting Growth & Development
The vision of the Jefferson and Western Kenosha County Head Start program is to nurture and promote the individual growth and development of each child, with respect to the diversity of each child’s family. We are passionate in our belief that in order to meet the needs of our children and families, we must include in our work the expertise of our staff and community members, and partners. Our effectiveness relies on the active involvement of all participants, thus empowering parents and ensuring school readiness. Together, we are dedicated to providing quality services that encourage success.
30+ Years of Service
Since 1991, CESA 2 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 2) has proudly served as the grantee agency for Jefferson County Head Start. We provide free preschool and comprehensive family support services to eligible families in:
All of Jefferson County
Western Kenosha County (the area west of I-94, also known as Westosha)
Through this program, we offer early childhood education, health services, nutritional support, and family-focused resources to low-income children ages 3-5 and their families. Our goal is to help every child enter school healthy, confident, and ready to learn.
What We Do
Jefferson and Western Kenosha County Head Start is a federally and state-funded preschool program serving eligible children ages 3 to 5 years old. We provide high-quality, no-cost early childhood education to families living in Jefferson County and Western Kenosha County.
Our classrooms are led by caring, bachelor’s degree educators licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to teach Pre-K. We also proudly partner with local school districts to offer 4K services for eligible children.
The goal of Head Start is to help young children develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. However, we do more than just prepare children for school; we support the entire family.
We recognize that parents are their child’s first and most important teacher, and we work alongside families to build strong foundations for learning and life.
