Geminus Head Start – Virgil Bailey Elementary

Geminus Head Start - Virgil Bailey Elementary is a preschool in Lake Station, IN, located at 2100 Union St. It operates as part of Geminus, a social services organization that provides early childhood education, family services, and preventative programs to children and families in Northwest and Northern Indiana. The organization focuses on building resilient communities by connecting families to resources that support whole-person care. Geminus offers Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which serve as vital precursors to success in school. Beyond education, the organization provides assistance to childcare providers and runs family service programs designed to strengthen families, reduce domestic violence, and support well-being across generations.

Geminus Corporation began in 1992 as a management company serving the administrative needs of community mental health centers in Northwest Indiana. It expanded its scope to include quality early childhood learning opportunities through Head Start. Over time, the range of services grew to include community-based programs focusing on child abuse prevention, domestic violence intervention, substance use prevention, case management, residential services, and truancy prevention. The organization uses evidence-based strategies to educate youth, adults, agencies, and communities about reducing or preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. It also facilitates mental health and substance misuse coalitions, including the Northwest Indiana Suicide Prevention Council and SAFE for Lake County. Sonia Magallon serves as the president of Geminus Corporation, leading an executive team that includes a VP of Community Services, a VP of Early Childhood Services, and a Director of Prevention Services. The organization is a member of Regional Care Group and serves families in multiple Indiana locations, including Lake Station, Gary, Hammond, and Valparaiso. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year for the Head Start program begin on March 1.