Early Childhood Education | Knox County Head Start
Head Start programs provide comprehensive educational services children ages 3 to 5 years of age focusing on school readiness and social-emotional growth; health, dental, and mental health services; services to children with disabilities; parent partnership and involvement; and daily nutritious meals.
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Physical Address
Kchs Administrative Offices, 790 Fairgrounds Rd, Suite 200, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Hours
Hours vary from center to center.
Voice
Fax
(740) 233-3016
Application process
Visit www.knoxheadstart.org & click ENROLL NOW or call 740-397-2768 to complete an Intake/Pre-Application for Enrollment.
Fee
Head Start, for children ages three to five, and Early Head Start, for pregnant moms and infants and toddlers zero to three, are free services. Full-day, full-year services, combining Head Start education and family services with child care, may have fees associated. Publicly funded child care (PFCC) is accepted. Some private pay slots are available.
Eligibility
Early Head Start and Head Start services are for qualifying families at 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or below, or receiving SNAP/OWF/TANF cash assistance; SSI disability; or foster families.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
Agency info
Knox County Head Start
Head Start programs provide comprehensive educational services focusing on school readiness and social-emotional growth; health, dental, and mental health services; services to children with disabilities; parent partnership and involvement; transportation; and daily nutritious meals.