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Head Start/ Early Head Start - BI-CAP

1601 Conifer Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Eligibility
Serves Beltrami and Cass Counties Low income families with children ages 0 to 5 and pregnant women.
Hours
Office Hours: BI-CAP Bemidji Office (6603 Bemidji Avenue N):
  • 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
BI-CAP Walker Office (8245 Industrial Park Road NW):
  • 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
Program Hours:
  • Bemidji (Preschool Center Base, Toddler Center Base, Young Parent Program):
  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday
  • Blackduck (Preschool Center Base, Toddler Center Base)
  • 8 am - 3:45pm Tuesday - Friday, some Mondays
  • Walker (Preschool Center Base):
  • 8:15 am - 3:05 pm Monday - Thursday
  • Pine River (Preschool Center Base)
  • 8 am - 3:05 pm Monday - Thursday
Home Visits:
  • 3 visits per year Head Start
  • 4 visits per year Early Head Start
(218)547-3438
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Intake - Cass County Locations: Walker, Pine River

(800)332-7161
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Intake Toll Free - Beltrami Locations: Bemidji, Blackduck

(218)333-9873
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Intake - Beltrami County Locations: Bemidji, Blackduck

(218)751-4631
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Intake - Beltrami County Locations: Bemidji, Blackduck

(800)332-7135
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Intake Toll Free - Cass Locations: Walker, Pine River

Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Call or walk in, application can be found on website
Fees
no cost
Service area
Beltrami County, MN Cass County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In
Head Start is a preschool program that creates successful learners at no cost for families who qualify. It provides the best possible opportunities for children in preparation for Kindergarten. Programs work with families to make connections in the communities they live, support needs and set goals. Families at or below the Federal Income Guidelines are given priority, but all families are encouraged to apply. Information regarding Federal Income Guidelines can be on the website We also offer: Quality early childhood education both in and out of the home. Assistance for families in keeping children up to date with health, dental and nutrition needs. Educational opportunities for families. Referrals and support services for families. Support & services for children with special needs. Mental Health support services for children, families & staff. Parent leadership & volunteer opportunities. Home Based: Prenatal to 3 years of age Program includes weekly home visits and Play and Learn (PALs) opportunities twice monthly, year round. Available in: Beltrami County Center Based: Young Parent Program: Infants & Toddlers, 6 weeks to 36 months of age Program includes four full days per week of classroom experience September through May. Parents have two hours of classroom experience weekly. This program targets first-time, young parents offering assistance for them to be successful in completing educational goals and be engaged in the development of their child. Available in: Bemidji Center Based: 16 months to 3 years of ageProgram includes four full days per week of classroom experience with year-round classes.Available in: Blackduck & Bemidji Center Based: 3 years to 5 years of ageProgram includes four full days of classroom experience per week from September through May.Available in: Blackduck Bemidji Walker Pine River
Last Assured
04/29/2026
Providing organization
BI-CAP

Provides a variety of community programs serving low-income persons