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Head Start & Early Head StartHead 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 & Early Head Start include:
The following documents are needed for enrollment:
- 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
- Five conveniently located centers along major bus routes
- Opportunities for multi-generational family involvement
- Nutritious meals
- Diversity appreciation and support of varied abilities
- The Urban League Head Start Program:
- Serves 895 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Provides center-based operations from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Access to Food Pantry
- Access to Utility Assistance
- Access to Job Assistance Programs
The following documents are needed for enrollment:
- Child’s Record of Birth
- Child’s Up-to-Date Immunization/Shot Record or Health Department Issued Exemption Card
- Child’s Up-to-Date Physical (Including TB)
- Proof of Income for the last 12 months (i.e.: W-2 or 1040, TANF Letter, Snap Card, Child Subsidy Letter, Unemployment Letter of SSI Award Letter)
Note * Additional document my be requested.
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ULHS Locations
HEAD START HEADQUARTERS (Head Start/Early Head Start) Ages: 6wks-5yrs 2900 Pershall Rd St. Louis, MO 63136 (314) 867-9100 MAGNOLIA CENTER (Head Start/Early Head Start) Ages: 6wks-5yrs 2725 Alhambra Ct. St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 584-6363 BROADWAY CENTER (Head Start/Early Head Start) Ages: 18mos-5yrs 4040 S. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 317-0264 PATCH CENTER (Head Start/Early Head Start) Ages: 2yrs-5yrs 7925 Minnesota St. Louis, MO 63107 (314) 584-6961 PETER H. BUNCE WATER TOWER CENTER (Head Start/Early Head Start) Ages: 2yrs-5yrs 2125 Bissell St. St. Louis, MO 63107 (314) 584-6879 |
ULHS Childcare Partner
Beginning Futures Learning Center Ages: 6wks-5yrs 4981 Thrush Ave. St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 381-8400 Train Up A Child (1) Ages: 6wks-5yrs 1425 Stein Rd St. Louis, MO 63135 (314) 521-7733 The Christian Academy (1) Ages: 6wks-5yrs 11621 W. Florissant St. Louis, MO 63033 (314) 838-3637 The Christian Academy (2) Ages: 6wks-5yrs 8963 Riverview Dr St. Louis, MO 63137 (314) 455-4172 The Good Shepherd Ages: 3yrs-5yrs 1297 Amherst Pl. St. Louis, MO 63112 (314) 863-9056 Hilltop Child Development Center Ages: 3yrs-5yrs 6155 W. Florissant St. louis, MO 63136 (314) 389-1001 |
Enrollment Contact
Angela Henderson Brown, (ERSEA) Coordinator (314) 867-9100 [email protected] 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. |
