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Head Start | Head Start

330 C Street, Southwest, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20201

Eligibility

Children 0-5 years of age; Meet income guidelines or receive public assistance, or have children in foster care or homeless (regardless of income)

Required documents

None (to use site) Proof of income or public assistance

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

866-763-6481
Voice·

Main - toll-free

Languages

English

Application process

(1) Visit website to find a Head Start program near you (2) Staff at local Head Start program office will provide program details and information on how to apply

Fees

Sliding Scale; Self Pay

Administrative Entity for the Head Start program which provides early education programs for children ages birth to five years. A searchable database of Head Start sites is available through the website.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/14/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

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Head Start
Providing organization

Head Start

Administrative Entity for the Head Start program which provides early education programs for children ages birth to five years. A searchable database of Head Start sites is available through the website.