Head Start is also available locally for young children. Children participate in a variety of educational activities, receive free medical screenings and meals in a safe setting. Briarwood State School located in Harrisonville provides special educational services to mentally and physically disabled students ages 5-21, who are not able to function in a traditional setting. HCS had a 1999-2000 enrollment of 218 students. The school is accredited by the Association of Christian School International.
Main courses are Bible study, history, language arts, math and science.
Each grade has a homeroom teacher. Students also participate in a wide variety of special activities and excel in statewide competitions. The Kinder Kastle Nursery School is at the same location as the Harrisonville Christian school and offers an educational experience for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Children are taught self-esteem and respect for one another, as well as early teaming skills in three levels of cirriculum. The Cass Career Center is also located in Harrisonville.