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Head Start & Early 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
  • 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 Locations
HEAD START HEADQUARTERS
(Head Start/Early Head Start)
8964 Jennings Station Rd.
Jennings, MO 63136
(314) 867-9100

NORTH SPRING CENTER
(Head Start)
911 N. Spring
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 652-2406

MT. ZION CENTER
(Head Start/Early Head Start)
1440 S. Compton
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0733

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CENTER
(Head Start/Early Head Start)
1437 Laurel
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 389-8800

MAGNOLIA CENTER
(Head Start/Early Head Start)
2725 Alhambra Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 584-6363

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

PATCH CENTER
(Head Start/Early Head Start)
7925 Minnesota
St. Louis, MO 63107
(314) 584-6961

PETER H. BUNCE
WATER TOWER CENTER
(Head Start)
2125 Bissell St.
St. Louis, MO 63107
(314) 584-6879
ULHS Childcare Partner 
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

Train Up A Child (1)
1425 Stein Rd
St. Louis, MO 63135 
314-521-7733

The Christian Academy (1)
11621 W. Florissant 
St. Louis, MO 63033
314-838-3637

The Christian Academy (2)
8963 Riverview Dr
St. Louis, MO 63137
314-455-4172 ​
Enrollment Contact 
Angela Henderson Brown,
ERSA Coordinator
(314) 867-9100
abrown@urbanleague-stl.org, or
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Ruby Sims,
​Parent Engagement 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.