Enrollment:  Prairie Five Head Start is funded for 231 Federal children and 33 State children.  In the 2007-2008 school year  21% of the total enrollment was children with disabilities.  Prairie Five Head Start serves children in five counties.  There are 20 classes in 14 communities and 2 child care center partners.

Funding:  Prairie Five is funded by Federal ($1,560,842), State ($196,582) and USDA ($35,000) monies.  Budget details and audit information is available upon request.  Call 1-800-443-4283.

Health Services:  In the 2007-2008 school year, 100% of enrolled children had up-to-date immunizations; 99.3% of enrolled child had completed physicals; 90% of enrolled children completed dental examinations.

Parent Involvement:  During the 2007-2008 school year Prairie Five Head Start had 707 parent and community volunteers who volunteered a total of 12, 224 hours for an in-kind value of $132,195.  361 parents and community members participated in Parent Committee and Policy Council meetings 1028 hours for an in-kind value of $10,383.

Monitoring:  Prairie Five Head Start completes an annual self assessment.  Prairie Five is also monitored every 3 years by the Federal government,  the State Department of Education, and the State Food and Nutrition Service.  On April 29 - May 1, 2008 the  Department of Education's  monitor visited the program.  Monitoring ensures that Prairie Five Head Start is meeting all State and Federal requirements.