Jamison Street Head Start

06/10/2026

✨ There are so many benefits to participating in this program! Be sure to take a look at the Bonus Benefits section to see the additional opportunities available to families.

With childcare waitlists continuing to grow and limited availability for younger children, finding quality care can be a challenge. This program helps bridge that gap by providing a valuable solution for families while supporting children’s early learning and development.

📌 Don’t miss out—explore the program details and see how it can benefit your family!

06/10/2026

Grab your Swim gear and head on over to the Kirksville Aquatic Center!!

💦🌞 DIVE INTO SUMMER FOR JUST $1! 🌞💦

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to bring back our popular Dollar Swim Nights at the Kirksville Aquatic Center! Gather your friends and family and enjoy an evening of summer fun for only $1 admission per person.

🏊 Dollar Swim Nights
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Kirksville Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool

📅 2026 Event Dates:
⭐ June 13 – Sponsored by Centerstone
⭐ June 27 – Sponsored by Kirksville Women of Today
⭐ July 11 – Sponsored by Thousand Hills Rotary Club
⭐ July 25 – Sponsored by Kraft Heinz
⭐ August 8 - Sponsored by SB40 and New Hope

☀️ Make a splash, cool off, and create summer memories!

06/09/2026

Go to the Adair County Library to grab a McReaders Punch Card

📖 Happy McReaders is back! 📖
Our summer reading program is officially underway and runs through August. All you have to do is grab a punch card from participating libraries, read 10 books, and redeem it for a FREE Happy Meal at participating McDonald’s locations!
Let’s get reading, McReaders!

*Available exclusively at participating libraries and McDonald’s locations until August 30, 2026. Check our website for the full list of participating locations: http://McD.to/6188B8WABj

06/09/2026

If you're looking for childcare and are unsure as to where to begin, consider touring our center along with seeing our qualified staff in action on THURSDAY, JULY 9th.

We'll help you determine if our center is the ideal fit for your child and family.

Registration is available on site.

To complete registration, please bring the following documents: proof of income for all household members (if applicable) or SNAP, child's birth certificate, immunization record, health insurance card, and social security cards for all household members.

Registration typically takes 30 minutes, and appointments can be scheduled in advance or completed on site the day of the tour.

06/03/2026

Need help staying cool this Summer?

06/01/2026

We still have OPENINGS for the Fall!!

05/18/2026

We are now enrolling for our new program term!! Apply today for low cost to no cost childcare.

05/17/2026

🎓 We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Jamison Street Head Start Pre-K graduation ceremony has officially been completed. Our appreciation goes to the families for their ongoing support of the program, the Jamison team, and our center.

We know our Pre-K graduates will continue to move many mountains! ❤️

05/17/2026

Summer Fun!!!

💦 SPLASH INTO SUMMER WITH US! 💦

The wait is over — the City of Kirksville is excited to invite the community to the GRAND OPENING of the brand-new splash pad at P.C. Mills Park! 🎉☀️

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 P.C. Mills Park

Be one of the FIRST to experience this exciting new park feature designed for family fun all summer long! 🌊

The new splash pad replaces the former wading pool and features:
💧 Interactive water sprays
🪣 A giant dumping bucket
✨ Touch-button activation
♿ Safe & accessible fun for all abilities

Can’t make the grand opening? No worries! The splash pad will be open DAILY from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, May through September! ☀️

Grab the kids, invite your friends, and come celebrate this exciting addition to our community parks system!

📞 Questions? Contact Kirksville Parks and Recreation at 660.627.1485.

12/05/2025

STARTING December 8th-18th….

Jamison Street Head Start is here to help rid of all those unwanted 3t-5t children pants when you start cleaning out closets.

We are collecting CLEAN WEARABLE unwanted pants free of any tears for both girls and boys!!

Please spread the word to your family and friends.

📍1011 S. Jamison St.
Kirksville, MO

📞 660-665-7780

Drop off hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30am-2pmR