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

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

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.

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

This website is supported by Grant Numbers C1002756 and C1001476 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Numbers 02CH011394-05-03 and 02CH013040-01-00 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of PEACE, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.