Calhoun Early Childhood Program
PFAE Mission Statement We are a State PreK program that serves the Calhoun Unit 40 School District. There are 2 classrooms located at Calhoun Elementary School in Hardin, IL. We choose to #LiveTheWarriorWay. | PI Mission Statement Calhoun Smart Start is committed to serving families and children, prenatally through the age of three. Our main focus is to support the family’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as they interact with and raise their children. |
Calhoun Pre-K Staff Early Childhood Coordinator: Lisa Kallal Teachers: Tera Pohlman and Kristen Leavy Paraprofessionals: Amy Robeen, Joan Roach, Ellen Churchman, and Emily Shofner | Calhoun Smart Start 0-3 Staff Parent Educators: Kellee Eilerman, Kim Vogel, Lindsey Steinacher Secretary: Michell Krysl |

The Calhoun PreK For All program has been awarded the GOLD Circle Of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois!
This is the state’s highest recognition for early childhood programs. It is awarded to programs who have met the highest standards in learning environment and teaching quality, administrative standards, and training and education.