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Early Childhood Services

The Early Childhood Services’ vision is to bring holistic and cultural education to every child on the Flathead Reservation in order to eliminate abuse, prejudice, unhappiness and violence, and ensure healthy, honored, proud, strong families. 

Contact Us

Phone: (406) 745-4509

Fax: (406) 226-2697

Email: headstart@cskt.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm

Early Childhood Services focuses on preparing children for kindergarten with traditional practices and language.

Eligibility & Applications

Services are available to children ages birth to 5 years. Eligibility is based on tribal affiliation, family dynamics, health and disability concerns.

ESC Centers

Arlee Early Head Start & Head Start Center
72691 Lumpry Road
Arlee, Montana
Phone: (406) 726-3273

Pablo Head Start Center/Child Care
35639 Stanger Loop 
Pablo, Montana
Phone: (406) 675-0053 or (406) 675-0058

Pablo Early Head Start
2nd 5th Avenue East
Pablo, Montana
Phone: (406) 275-2777 or (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1215

Polson Head Start Center
301 8th Avenue West
Polson, Montana
Phone: (406) 883-5451 or (406) 883-6451

Ronan Head Start Center
30 2nd Circle North East
Ronan, Montana
Phone: (406) 676-8390

Ronan Early Head Start Center
417 Andrew Street NW
Ronan, Montana
Phone: (406) 676-4508

St. Ignatius Head Start Center
28 Toweepah Lane
St. Ignatius, Montana
Phone: (406) 745-4483 or (406) 745-4485

ESC Family Resource Center
307 Old Hwy 93 South 
St. Ignatius, Montana
Phone: (406) 745-2112

Turtle Lake Early Head Start Center
37181 Turtle Lake Loop
Polson, Montana
Phone: (406) 883-1105

es ḱʷʔalmi nuwewlštn Center
87 Alexander Ln
St. Ignatius, Montana 59865
Phone: (406) 275-2909 or ext. 5540, 5541, 5542

Pache Early Head Start
47181 Beaverhead Lane
Ronan, MT 59864
Phone: (406) 676-4508