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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 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
- 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
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 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. |
