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North Idaho College Head Start Mission 

To provide quality, comprehensive services that enable families with limited resources to nurture and support their own and their young children’s educational, social, emotional, and physical development.

North Idaho College Head Start Vision

     Children are the future, and the primary focus of our program, staff, families, and communities.
     Families access necessary supports to be economically self-sufficient and contributing members of society.
     Services are provided in partnership with community agencies enabling families to succeed.
     Staff are leaders in early care and education, and social and health services. 
     Staff influence growth and change to benefit our Head Start families, our selves and our communities.
     North Idaho College Head Start provides leadership to the Early Care and Education community by: valuing partnerships, mentoring professionals, supporting living wage careers, and sponsoring life long learning opportunities.

North Idaho College Head Start Core Values

Supporting the healthy development of children and adults by: 

  • Providing services to families that truly reflect their needs; 
  • Promoting staff and parents harmoniously working together as a team; 
  • Building trust, Identifying strengths, and eliminating barriers; 
  • Mentoring positive relationships; 
  • Providing facilities that are visually pleasing, spacious indoors and out, inviting and welcoming to parents and children. 
  • Operating Centers and Sites that are well maintained and staffed by trained, empowered professionals working together as a team to provide optimal learning for children and adults. 
  • Developing strong, supportive community partnerships and extensive volunteer involvement. 
  • Pursuing excellence through continuous improvement.

    In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

    To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

    USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.