Head Start | Head Start
330 C Street, Southwest, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20201
Eligibility
Children 0-5 years of age; Meet income guidelines or receive public assistance, or have children in foster care or homeless (regardless of income)
Required documents
None (to use site)
Proof of income or public assistance
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
866-763-6481
Voice·
Main - toll-free
202-401-9215
Voice·
Main
Websitehttps://headstart.gov
Languages
English
Application process
(1) Visit website to find a Head Start program near you
(2) Staff at local Head Start program office will provide program details and information on how to apply
Fees
Sliding Scale; Self Pay
Administrative Entity for the Head Start program which provides early education programs for children ages birth to five years. A searchable database of Head Start sites is available through the website.
Last Assured
11/14/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Head Start
Administrative Entity for the Head Start program which provides early education programs for children ages birth to five years. A searchable database of Head Start sites is available through the website.