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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You can apply to register your child right now by filling in the online application.
If you need more information about the Early Head Start / Head Start program call our
Intake Department (315) 470-3346 ext. 303, 343, 348
Head Start – Early Head Start
Administrative Offices
217 South Salina Street, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 470-3300 | Fax: (315) 688-0425
Email: hs-ehs@peace-caa.org
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Services:
Center-Based option:
Head Start (HS)
3-5 years of age
Head Start (HS) helps children, ages 3 to 5, 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
Early Head Start (EHS) 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 three or be an expectant mother.
Home-Based:
The Home-Based Program is for pregnant women and children from 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. The home-based model is fostering parent/child relationships.
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 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.
Head Start (HS)/ Early Head Start (EHS) Site Locations:
HS Center-Based Locations
Baldwinsville JE HS
(315-638-2295)
2115 Downer St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Genesee HS (315-488-0987)
1125 W. Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
James Street (315-299-4390)
(Eternal Hope Worship Church) 1507 James St.
Syracuse, NY 13203
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Lafayette HS (315-677-7814)
2779 Rt. 11 North
Lafayette, NY 13045
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Liverpool HS (315-451-9377)
911 Old Liverpool Rd., Suite 5
Liverpool, NY 13088
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Merrick HS (315-470-3349)
175 Hudson St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Roxboro HS (315-218-2700)
200 Bernard St.
Mattydale, NY 13211
*Hours: 8:00 – 4:00pm
Sumner HS (315-470-3346)
215 Bassett St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
EHS Center-Based Locations
Merrick EHS (315-470-3349)
175 Hudson St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Sumner EHS (315-470-3346)
215 Bassett St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
EHS/HS Home-Based Locations
All Home-Based locations operate during normal business hours.
Genesee Home-Based (315-488-0987)
1125 W. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30 pm
Special Programs
Onondaga Correctional Facility (315-435-5581 ext. 1152)
6660 E. Seneca Tpk.
Jamesville, NY 13078
*Hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm
Reach CNY
(315-471-8331)
1010 James St.,
Syracuse, NY 13203
*Hours: 8:30 – 4:30pm
Syracuse City School Dist. (UPK / EPK / 3PK)
Dr. King School
416 E. Raynor Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13202
**Hours: 8:50 – 4:00pm
Franklin Elementary
428 S. Alvord St.
Syracuse, NY 13208
**Hours: 8:50 – 3:50pm
Dr. Weeks School
710 Hawley Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13203
**Hours: 8:30 – 4:00pm
Atonement (315-701-1867)
(Atonement Lutheran Church) 116 W. Glen Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13205
*Hours: 6:30 – 5:30 pm
Lydia’s Lullaby Daycare (315-471-4750)
213 Cannon St.
Syracuse, NY 13205
*Hours: 7:30 – 5:00 pm
Northside Early Education Center (Elmcrest)
(315-477-0780)
516 Prospect Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13208
*Hours 7:30 – 5:00 pm
Onondaga Community College (315-498-2547)
4585 W. Seneca Tnpk.
Syracuse, NY 13215
*Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 pm
The Salvation Army/Cab Horse (315-479-1112)
677 S. Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
*Hours: 6:45 – 5:30 pm
Catholic Charities
Grant Middle School (315-4726343)
2400 Grant Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13208
**Hours: 8:45 – 2:45 pm
Hawley Youth Organization (315-439-0241)
716 Hawley Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13202
**Hours: 8:15 – 2:15 pm
Cathedral Academy at Pompei (315-481-5083)
923 N. McBride St.
Syracuse, NY 13208
**Hours: 8:15 – 2:15 pm
* Represents Facility Hours
** Represents Program Hours

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