Head Start in Birmingham, AL
Head Start is free preschool for children 3 to 5 from families who qualify, and Early Head Start serves babies and toddlers. Families qualify by income, or when they receive public assistance, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home.
- Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Birmingham
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- daycare centers
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- take infants
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All Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Birmingham
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CCR St. Vincent Head Start Program
1033 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolCooper Green Head Start/ Early HS Center
1501 Arthur Shores Dr Nw, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartToddlers to preschoolOpens before 7 AMDr. Craig Pouncey HS/ Early HS Center
4.0· 3 reviews520 23rd Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolOpens before 7 AMElyton Head Start/ Early HS Center
432 Center Street, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartToddlers to preschoolOpens before 7 AMHand In Hand Early Learning Program
4.6· 10 reviews120 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL
Head StartInfants to preschoolMeals providedJames Rushton Early Learning Center
4.3· 6 reviews5512 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolAccepts subsidyKingston Early HS/ Head Start Center
801 46th Street, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolOpens before 7 AMNew Beginning Christian Child Dev. Ctr.
501 Mountain Drive, Birmingham, AL
Early Head StartInfants to school-ageYWCA Child Development Center
309 23rd Street North, Birmingham, AL
Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start in Birmingham
- Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
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- Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
- Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
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- For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
- on the federal Head Start site list
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- The Office of Head Start lists a site at these daycares. The others say Head Start in their name, on their website or on their state record.
Before you enroll
Applying to Head Start in Birmingham
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Check that you qualify
Families qualify by income, or when they receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home. Programs may take some other children too.
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Have your papers ready
Ask the program which papers to bring, such as proof of your child's age and of your family's income or benefits.
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Ask about the waitlist
There are not enough places for every child who qualifies. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist.
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Ask about the day
Some programs run full days, some part days or the school year only, and some visit families at home. Ask which fits your family.
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Questions
Questions
How many Head Start and Early Head Start centers are in Birmingham?
12 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in Birmingham. Head Start programs also run classrooms in public schools and home-based services that may not be on this list; the Office of Head Start's locator lists every site.
Who qualifies for Head Start?
Children from families whose income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines, families that receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, children in foster care and children experiencing homelessness. Programs may also take some children who do not meet these rules, so ask.
Is Head Start free?
Yes. Head Start and Early Head Start cost nothing for families who qualify.
What ages does Head Start serve?
Head Start preschool is for children 3 to 5. Early Head Start is for babies and toddlers from birth to 3, and many programs also serve expectant families.
How do I apply for Head Start?
Call or visit the Head Start program near you; it explains the papers you need. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist. The Office of Head Start's apply page links to its national locator.
Are these daycares licensed in Alabama?
Every listing here comes from the Alabama child care license records.