MSDC Kaleidoscope

Supporting Families. Building Bright Futures.

MSDC Kaleidoscope provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support through our Early Head Start and Head Start programs, serving families across Marshall and Starke counties.

We believe every child - with or without disabilities - deserves the best start in life. Our programs nurture learning, health, and family well-being in a safe, inclusive environment.

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Early Head Start (Birth to Age 3)

Early Head Start supports infants, toddlers, and pregnant women through home-based services that focus on healthy development, positive parent-child relationships, and family goal-setting.

  • Weekly home visits with a trained educator

  • Guidance on child development, nutrition, and wellness

  • Support for expecting parents

  • Family resources and referrals

A young girl in a red polka-dot shirt draws on a piece of paper with a yellow pencil. An adult hand holds the pencil, helping her. The girl has short curly hair and is sitting at a white table. There is a yellow book on the table and a whiteboard in the background with a cartoon bear riding a bicycle.

Head Start (Ages 3–5)

Head Start provides high-quality early education in a classroom setting designed to prepare children for kindergarten and lifelong learning.

  • Licensed classrooms with qualified teachers

  • Individualized learning plans for every child

  • Health, nutrition, and developmental screenings

  • Family engagement and support services

Both programs are free to eligible families and welcome children of all abilities.

Why Choose Kaleidoscope

  • Comprehensive Support: We care for the whole child - learning, health, and emotional growth.

  • Family Partnership: Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher; we work together to set goals and celebrate progress.

  • Inclusive Education: Children of all abilities learn and grow together in a supportive, respectful environment.

  • Community Connection: Local partnerships connect families to resources that strengthen stability and independence.

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Contact & Enroll

MSDC Kaleidoscope proudly serves families in: Plymouth, Bremen, and Knox.

Each site provides the same exceptional commitment to early learning and family engagement.

Ready to Enroll?

Participation is voluntary and income-based. Families living in Marshall and Starke counties may apply year-round.

Learn More

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