North Idaho College Head Start

North Idaho College Head Start is a school-readiness program that provides education and support for young children and their families.

Program Type
Center
License Number
50702

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
1 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:3 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Not Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Philosophy

North Idaho College Head Start is a federally-funded program that provides services in five northern counties of Idaho. The program promotes the school-readiness of children ages 3 to 5 – for the two crucial years before they are age-eligible for kindergarten. We prioritize limited income families, homeless families, foster children, families that receive public assistance (including SNAP benefits) and children with disabilities. NIC Head Start provides free comprehensive education, health and nutrition services to children and families that can benefit the most from our program services. Our young students receive intensive child development services. Parents receive education and support for family well-being as well as tools to support their children’s success in school.

Location

Check out all our locations!

Community Early Learning Center 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (208) 666-5493

Harding Head Start 411 N. 15th St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 666-6762

Julien Bucher Early Learning Center 6653 Chippewa St. Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267-5756

Lakeland Head Start 14797 N. Kimo Ct. Rathdrum, ID 83858 (208) 687-1682

NIC Children’s Center 489 N. College Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 769-3471

Post Falls Head Start 106 W. 9th Ave. Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 773-6164

Sandpoint Head Start 101 S. Euclid Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-6232

Shoshone Head Start 123 W. Mission Ave. Kellogg, ID 83837 (208) 784-5581

St. Maries Head Start 1230 Main St. St. Maries, ID 83861 (208) 245-6519

UpRiver Head Start 75 Fern St Fernwood ID 83830

About our program

In Coeur d’Alene, North Idaho College Head Start - Harding Head Start offers a special approach to learning for young children. Our program encourages hands-on experiences, helping kids grow socially and emotionally. Parents are welcome to be involved, preparing students for success in school and beyond.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Latanya Keough
Program Director