Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age 5, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and the State of Missouri. Every child birth to age 5 in Missouri is eligible to participate – sign your child up today!Centralia Parents As Teachers
The goal of Parents as Teachers is to help all parents get their child off to the best possible start. Parents as Teachers provides personal visits, group connection activities, screening and resource and referral to families of children prenatal to kindergarten entry and is offered free of charge to any family living in Centralia School District who has a child not yet in kindergarten. Visits may even begin before the baby is born. Please call Chance Elementary School, 682-2014, for more information or to enroll in the program. |
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Centralia Headstart
Head Start is a child development program that provides services to preschool children and their families who have incomes at or below the Federal poverty level. The Head Start child development program provides services for children with a focus on education, socio-emotional development, physical and mental health, and nutrition. The program includes a strong parent development component. Phone: (573) 682-2586 |
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Centralia Jack-In-The-Box Playschool
Jack-in-the-Box Playschool is located inside the Centralia United Methodist Church. It is a private preschool that serves children ages 3-5. Jack-in-the-Box Playschool is religious affiliated and normally has 1 class for 3 year-olds with a capacity of 14 students, and 2 classes for 4- & 5-year-olds with capacities of 14 students each. Current Director: Lydia Collier, Phone: (573) 682-3434
Jack-in-the-Box Playschool is located inside the Centralia United Methodist Church. It is a private preschool that serves children ages 3-5. Jack-in-the-Box Playschool is religious affiliated and normally has 1 class for 3 year-olds with a capacity of 14 students, and 2 classes for 4- & 5-year-olds with capacities of 14 students each. Current Director: Lydia Collier, Phone: (573) 682-3434
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Boone County Early Childhood Coalition
"We help the families of Boone County feel empowered and grow together. Through our programs, we make Boone County a community that families can count on. Looking for help for your child or as a caregiver? Our Social Emotional Screening can take as little as 10 minutes, and gives you a greater understanding of your child's development. Our Positive Parenting Program supports parents in raising confident, healthy children." - from their homepage |
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WIC
The Missouri WIC program provides supplemental food, health care referrals, nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Fathers, grandparents, guardians and foster parents may also apply for benefits for the children living in their household. |
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Lend & Learn Toy Lending Library is a free & fun program of First Chance for Children that supports children ages 0-5 and their families to grow essential skills through play. There are two indoor locations with regular play time hours in Columbia and Centralia. Families may borrow toys to extend their play and learning at home. The Columbia location has an outdoor playground. Additionally, we offer a variety of play events and activities. Check our facebook page for updates.
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Centralia Childcare Network
Finding daycare for your child can be hard. Currently there is a Facebook page, Centralia Childcare Network, where you can find & message local daycare providers.
Finding daycare for your child can be hard. Currently there is a Facebook page, Centralia Childcare Network, where you can find & message local daycare providers.
