Head Start

Head Start is a national program that provides child development services to low income children and families.

Head Start is a locally operated federally funded program that provides Early Childhood Education services for low income children and families. A special focus is placed on school readiness (literacy and math skills). In addition to early childhood education other services provided by the Urban League Head Start include:
- Safe, nurturing and family-friendly environment
- Research-based curriculum geared at ensuring every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed
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- Degreed teachers in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development
- Comprehensive services including: health and dental exams, nutrition assessments, disability and mental health services, sensory and developmental screenings and an array of supportive services provided in-house and by partnering community agencies
- Eight conveniently located centers along major bus routes
- Door-to-door transportation for part-day children in our service area
- Opportunities for multi-generational family involvement
- Nutritious meals
- Diversity appreciation and support of varied abilities
- The Urban League Head Start Program has been recognized as a Missouri Eat Smart Child Care by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services-Bureau of Community Food and Nutrition Assistance.
- The Urban League Head Start Program:
- Serves 931 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Provides center-based operations from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Families must meet the federal income guidelines

Eligibility:
The following documents are needed for enrollment:

Child’s Birth Certificate
Child’s Up-to-Date Immunization/Shot Record or Health Department Issued Exemption Card
Child’s Health Insurance or Medicaid Card
Child’s Up-to-Date Physical (Including HGB, Lead & TB)
Child’s Up-to-Date Dental Exam
Parent/Guardian Photo I.D.
Proof of Income for the last 12 months (i.e.: W-2 or 1040, TANF Letter, Child Subsidy Letter, Unemployment Letter of SSI Award Letter)
Full Day Verification (Employer/School/Training)

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Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start Locations

Head Star Jennings
8964 Jennings Station Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
(314) 867-9100

Head Start Mt. Zion
440 South Compton
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0733

Head Start Spring
911 North Spring
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 652-2406

Head Start MLK
1437 Laurel
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 389-8800

Head Start Magnolia
2725 Alhambra Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 584-6363

Head Start/Early Head Start Broadway Center
4040 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 317-0264

Head Start/Early Head Start Patch Center
7925 Minnesota
St. Louis, MO 63107
(314) 584-6964

Head Start Water Tower
2125 Bissell St.
St. Louis, MO 63107
(314) 584-6858

ULHS Childcare Partner Locations

Beginning Futures Learning Center
4981 Thrush Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63120
(314) 381-8400

Friendly Temple Child Development Center
5508 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-9600

GSL Developmental Center
4401 Fair
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-0611

Hilltop Child Development Center
6155 West Florissant
St. Louis, MO 63136
(314) 389-1001

Enrollment Contact Information:

Angela Henderson Brown, ERSA Coordinator
(314) 867-9100
abrown@urbanleague-stl.org, or

Ruby Sims, Parent Involvement Coordinator
(314) 867-9100
rsims@urbanleague-stl.org.

The Head Start program is funded by the US Administration on Children Youth and Families Division of Health and Human Services. Program is operated on a non-discriminatory basis.

Head Start & Early Head Start

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