What are the opening hours?

Monday 6am - 6pm Tuesday 6am - 6pm Wednesday 6am - 6pm Thursday 6am - 4:30pm Friday 6am - 4:30pm

Tri-County Head Start

Home
United States
Waterloo, IA
Tri-County Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start program operating in Black Hawk, Buchanan, and Grundy Counties.

08/31/2026

🎉 FAMILIES, IT’S TIME TO KICK OFF A NEW YEAR! 🎉
Join Tri-County Head Start for our Family Kickoff! 💛💙 Get ready for an evening filled with games, activities, family fun, and plenty of smiles!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Maywood | 800 Milwaukee Ave., Waterloo

Bring the whole family and come connect, play, laugh, and help us start the year off right! 🙌

Be the Change. Be the Difference. Be Family. 💛

08/20/2026

🌟 OPEN HOUSE IS TODAY! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome our Head Start families for Open House this afternoon! 🎉🏫

Come meet your child’s teachers, visit the classroom, and get ready for an amazing new school year! 💛📚

📍 Maywood Head Start
📍 Lily Furgerson Head Start
📍 Learning and Community Center

We can’t wait to see you and kick off a wonderful year together! 🥰

See you this afternoon! Open House hours are 3:00pm-6:00pm👋✨

07/08/2026

Now Enrolling for Fall 2026–2027!

Give your child a great start with Tri-County Head Start!

We currently have openings for:

Home-Based Early Head Start for expecting families and children through age 2, with weekly home visits that support your child's growth and development.

Head Start for 4-year-olds in our partner preschool classrooms with Waterloo Community Schools, Cedar Falls Community Schools, Dunkerton Community Schools, Jesup Community Schools, Independence Community Schools, and 3-year-olds at Moser Preschool in Independence.

Our programs provide high-quality early learning, family support, and school readiness services at no cost for eligible families.

New families: Apply online today:
https://teamtricounty.org/enroll-now/

Returning families: Schedule your eligibility appointment:
https://calendar.app.google/MMtSWLXGKL9maEFq6

Know a family with a young child? Please share this post to help us reach them!

07/03/2026

These Six Steps Can Help Save Your Child's Sight

Do not let your child play with fireworks, even if his/her friends are setting them off. Sparklers burn at 1800 degrees Farenheit, and bottle rockets can stray off course or throw shrapnel when they explode.
If an accident does occur, minimize the damage to the eye. In the event of an eye emergency:

*Do not rub the eye. Rubbing the eye may increase bleeding or make the injury worse.
*Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing.
*Do not apply pressure to the eye itself. Holding or taping a foam cup or the bottom of a juice carton to the eye are just two tips. Protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child’s hand, is the goal.
*Do not stop for medicine! Over-the-counter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children) and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once – this is more important than stopping for a pain reliever.
*Do not apply ointment. Ointment, which may not be sterile, makes the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine.
Seek medical attention immediately.

07/02/2026

When it comes to your eyes 👁& fireworks 🎆, Celebrate Safely!!!

06/13/2026

Where are button batteries in your home? Look for risks in items like these:
● Remotes and key fobs
● Flameless candles
● Hearing aids
● Tracking devices
● Kitchen and bathroom scales
● Toys and electronics

If you have little kids (or they visit your home), button batteries are a big injury risk. Look for products with screw-secured battery compartments. Check them regularly to make sure the compartments are still tightly closed.

06/12/2026

June 12th is National Button Battery Awareness Day But poison i g prevention is year-round.
“I didn’t know he had swallowed something.” “I don’t know where she even got it!”
Sound familiar? Kids are pros at finding things we overlook—like button batteries. Keep batteries out of sight and reach of children, ideally in a locked cabinet or container.

06/11/2026

🌱🏆 BIG NEWS FOR TRI-COUNTY HEAD START! 🏆🌱

We are incredibly honored to announce that Tri-County Head Start has been named the 2026 Farm to Early Care & Education Program of the Year by the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition! 🎉

This award recognizes our commitment to helping children build healthy habits through hands-on learning, gardening, nutrition education, local food experiences, family engagement, and community partnerships.

From planting seeds in our classrooms and gardens, to Tasty Tuesdays, cooking activities, and introducing children to locally sourced foods, we believe every experience helps grow a lifelong connection to healthy living.

This recognition belongs to our dedicated staff, supportive families, community partners, and most importantly, the amazing children who inspire us every day. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helps us create meaningful opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

🌱 Together, we’re planting seeds for a healthier future—one child at a time.

💚🌱🏆

06/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating the Stars Who Make a Difference Every Day! 🌟

Tri-County Head Start recently gathered to honor the incredible teachers, staff, and team members who go above and beyond for the children and families we serve during our Golden Stars Awards & Staff Appreciation Ceremony.

From years of dedicated service to outstanding achievements, this special event was a chance to recognize the passion, commitment, and heart that help make our program shine.

Every smile encouraged, every lesson taught, every family supported, and every child empowered starts with the amazing people behind Tri-County Head Start.

Congratulations to all of this year's Golden Stars recipients and thank you to our entire team for the impact you make each and every day. You are the reason our stars shine so bright! ⭐

🎥 Check out some highlights from this memorable celebration below!

⭐💛✨

06/08/2026

We always have a great time at My Waterloo Days seeing lots of families and Tri-County supporters!! We are enrolling for the 2026-27 school year. Check out our website at www.teamtricounty.org to

Address

840 W. 4th Street
Waterloo, IA
50703

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 6pm
Tuesday	6am - 6pm
Wednesday	6am - 6pm
Thursday	6am - 4:30pm
Friday	6am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.teamtricounty.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tri-County Head Start posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Tri-County Head Start:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in Waterloo?