Geary County USD 475 operates the Geary County Head Start program and offers early childhood special education services for identified children ages' birth-5. Head Start is available for children 4 years of age whose families meet federal income guidelines.
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The Manhattan-Ogden Public School District or USD 383 has an annual enrollment of approximately 5,376 students.
USD 383 does have several preschool options available to parents.
Four Year Old at Risk - a half day program for qualifying children that is taught by certified teachers
Early Childhood Services - designed for children with unique developmental needs, and taught by special education
Collaborative Early Childhood Programs - collaborative services with the community such as Head Start and Even Start for income qualifying children
Parents as Teachers - direct home support for parents of children 0-5 years, best practices, developmentally appropriate coaching.