Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start - Head Start Program in Rantoul, IL

Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Rantoul, IL (61866). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 217-893-0886

Street address: 104 E Nightingale Ct, Rantoul, IL 61866

County: Champaign County

How to verify Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: champaign_county_il. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Rantoul

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Rantoul, the Champaign County head start programs list, or all care types in Rantoul.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Rantoul; 6 across Champaign County; 2 in ZIP 61866.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 61866 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 61866

Other head start programs in Rantoul

Head Start Program Perryayz Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Rantoul, IL 61866 Capacity 40

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Champaign Head Start/Early Head Start Champaign, IL 61820 Capacity 112 mi Head Start Program RPC Early Childhood Education Program - Paxton Paxton, IL 60957 Capacity 813 mi Head Start Program Brookens Administrative Center Urbana, IL 61802 Capacity 3113 mi Head Start Program RPC Early Childhood Education Center at West Champaign Champaign, IL 61821 Capacity 5814 mi Head Start Program Elizabeth Murphy Center Champaign, IL 61821 Capacity 3214 mi Head Start Program Douglas County Camargo, IL 61919 Capacity 1634 mi Head Start Program RPC Early Childhood Education Program - Gilman Gilman, IL 60938 Capacity 1534 mi Head Start Program Erba - Douglas County Head Start Camargo, CA 61919 35 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	33
Ownership	—
Provider type	Early Head Start
Source record ID	hs-05CH013304-13295

Frequently asked questions

Is Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start rated by the state?

No. Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

Is Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH013304-13295. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Rantoul Head Start/Early Head Start located?

104 E Nightingale Ct, Rantoul, IL 61866. The provider sits in Champaign County. Contact phone: 217-893-0886.

Where does this information come from?

This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs are near Rantoul?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Rantoul and 6 in Champaign County, including 2 in ZIP 61866. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH013304). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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