Head Start – Early Head Start Program provides learning and development services to low-income families and children from birth to age 5

Head Start / Early Head Start program support children’s growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Head Start staff actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes.

Head Start services are available at no cost to children ages birth to 5 in eligible families. Head Start preschool services work with families with children ages 3 to 5. Early Head Start services work with families with children ages birth to 3, and also serve expectant families.

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Enrollment Options – you can enroll your child in any of the following ways:

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If you need more information about the Early Head Start / Head Start program call our

Intake Department (315) 470-3346 ext. 303, 343, 348

Services:

Center-Based option:

Head Start (HS)

3-5 years of age
We help children achieve their full potential by providing early childhood development, health, family services and other support to participants and their families at no cost.

Eligibility: To qualify you must meet federal income guidelines and have a child 3-5 years of age.

Early Head Start (EHS)

0-3 years of age
Promotes the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of infants and toddlers, and provides prenatal education and support services to pregnant women.

Eligibility: To qualify you must meet the federal income guidelines and you must have a child younger than 3 or be an expectant mother.

Home-Based

The Home-Based Program is for pregnant women and children birth to five years old.

Child (birth to five) and Parent Support Services

Home visits cover areas of child development, health, nutrition, social, and emotional well-being. Home-Based model is fostering parent/child relationship.

Pregnancy Support Services

Home visits from a maternal child health nurse include information about prenatal and post-partum care, nutrition, breastfeeding, childbirth, and newborn education.

All Programs Provide:

High quality individualized educational programming to prepare children and families for kindergarten.
Opportunities for parents to volunteer, to connect school to home, and to promote receiving school readiness.
Services and referrals in all areas of health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities, education and socialization.

Does my family qualify for the Head Start program?

Your family qualifies for the Head Start program if your household income is at or below the poverty level. Check the Poverty Guidelines to see if your family qualifies.

Families who receive public assistance (TANF, SSI, or SNAP), and those with children in foster care or children who are homeless, also qualify regardless of income.

Early Head Start and Head Start Locations:

Head Start Center-Based Locations

Baldwinsville JE HS
2115 Downer Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
315.638.2295
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Genesee Head Start
1125 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315.488.0987
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

James Street Head Start
(Eternal Hope Worship Church)
1507 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
315.299.4390
*Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

LaFayette Head Start
2779 Route 11 North, LaFayette, NY 13405
315.677.7814
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Liverpool Head Start
911 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
315.451.9377
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Merrick Street Head Start
175 Hudson Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315.470.3349
Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Sumner Head Start
215 Bassett Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
315.470.3346
Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Early Head Start Center-Based Locations

Merrick Early Head Start
175 Hudson St. Syracuse, NY 13204
315.470.3349
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Sumner Early Head Start
215 Bassett St. Syracuse, NY 13210
315.470.3346
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

EHS/HS Home-Based Locations

All Home-Based locations operate during normal business hours.

Genesee Home-Based
1125 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315.488.0987
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Special Programs

All Home-Based locations operate during normal business hours.

Onondaga County Correctional Facility
6660 E. Seneca Tpk. Jamesville, NY 13078
315.435.5581 ext. 1152
*Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Reach CNY
1010 James St. Syracuse, NY 13203
315.471.8331
*Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Collaborations & Partnerships

Syracuse City School District (UPK / EPK / 3PK)

All Home-Based locations operate during normal business hours.

Dr. King School
416 E. Raynor Ave. Syracuse, NY 13202
**Hours: 8:50 am – 4:00 pm

Franklin Elementary
428 S. Alvord St. Syracuse, NY 13208
**Hours: 8:50 am – 3:50 pm

Dr. Weeks School
710 Hawley Ave. Syracuse, NY 13203
**Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

EHS/HS Child Care Partnership Locations

Atonement
(Atonement Lutheran Church)
116 W. Glen Ave. Syracuse, NY 13205
315.701.1867
*Hours: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm

Lydia’s Lullaby Daycare
213 Cannon St. Syracuse, NY 13205
315.471.4750
*Hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Northside Early Education Center
(Elmcrest)
516 Prospect Ave. Syracuse, NY 13208
315.477.0780
*Hours 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Onondaga Community College
4585 W. Seneca Tnpk. Syracuse, NY 13215
315.498.2547
*Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Salvation Army/Cab Horse
677 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202
315.479.1112
*Hours: 6:45 am – 5:30 pm

Catholic Charities Diocese Of Syracuse

Grant Middle School
2400 Grant Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13208
315.435.4433
**Hours: 8:45 – 2:45 pm

Hawley Youth Organization
716 Hawley Ave. Syracuse, NY 13202
315.472.6343
**Hours: 8:15 – 2:15 pm

Cathedral Academy at Pompei
923 N. McBride St. Syracuse, NY 13208
315.459.7717
**Hours: 8:15 am – 2:15 pm

Vincent House
500 Seymour Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315.475.9844
**Hours: 8:15 am – 2:15 pm

* Represents Facility Hours
** Represents Program Hours

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