Head Start

Unlock your child's full potential with Head Start—a nationally recognized program dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood development services. From enriching educational experiences that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth to essential health and nutrition support, Head Start ensures your child receives the best start in life. With a focus on school readiness and empowering parents to be their child's first and most important teacher, our program also offers invaluable family resources, including parent engagement activities and classes, as well as access to crucial social services. We also offer regular childcare and have part day, school day, and full day session options for most programs. Enroll your child in Head Start today to give them the tools they need to thrive and succeed!

Call us at 509-663-5179 to speak with a Family Advocate today and learn about how your family may be eligible for this program.

Part Day Head Start

Head Start offers part day preschool 2-4 days/week, along with home visits for families of preschoolers (ages 3-5) in locations throughout Chelan Douglas County. Many families are eligible for bus transportation.

Full Day Head Start

Full day head start has a limited number of child care slots for eligible families who are working full time. This program is year-round. Child care is available for working parents who receive child care subsidy, (preference given to families who need care during the center’s hours of operation).