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
  Creative Curriculum, 5th Edition)
- 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 672 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Provides center-based operations from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Operates four fully licensed centers (the Urban League Head Start Center in Jennings is fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children )
- Has four childcare partners who operate licensed centers in the City of St. Louis
  - 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)

Head Start & Early Head Start

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

Head Start – Mt. Zion – 1440 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 Phone: (314) 389-8800

Head Start – Magnolia – 2725 Alhambra Ct., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 589-6298

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

Ruby Sims, Parent Involvement Coordinator, (314) 867-9100 or email 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.

HeadStart Flyer
File Size:	855 kb
File Type:	jpg

Download File

Head Start & Early Head Start

Locations & Contacts