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Head Start in St Louis, MO

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 St Louis
34
daycare centers
34
take infants
30
State license records

All Head Start and Early Head Start centers in St Louis

Showing 1 to 30 of 34

Providers on paid plans are listed first, then the sites on the federal Head Start list, then A to Z by name. We do not rank daycares.

  1. Child care centerHead Start

    Academy School

    5183 Raymond Ave, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolOpens before 7 AM
    12 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  2. Child care centerHead Start

    Beginning Futures

    4.6· 11 reviews

    4981 Thrush Ave, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    11 state visits · 42 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  3. Child care centerHead Start

    CDI Head Start

    1437 Laurel St, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to preschoolMeals provided
    2 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  8. Child care centerHead Start

    Hilltop Child Development Center

    4.5· 28 reviews

    6155 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    11 state visits · 13 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  9. Child care centerHead Start

    Kidsworld North

    3.2· 13 reviews

    9833 Halls Ferry, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-age
    11 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  10. Child care centerHead Start

    Lemay Child and Family Center

    3.4· 5 reviews

    9828 S Broadway, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    8 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  11. Child care centerHead Start

    Little Warriors Academy

    4.0· 13 reviews

    3350 Goodfellow Blvd, St Louis, MO

    Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    13 state visits · 45 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  13. Child care centerHead Start

    One to Grow on 3

    11100 Old Halls Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO

    Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    1 state visit · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  17. Child care centerHead Start

    The Christian Academy Too

    4.2· 5 reviews

    8923 Riverview Dr, St Louis, MO

    Head Start and Early Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    No state visits on record (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
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How this list is made: St Louis daycares where the Office of Head Start lists a Head Start or Early Head Start site, plus those whose name, website or state record says Head Start. 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.

All 34 Head Start and Early Head Start centers in St Louis, A to Z

Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start in St Louis

Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
33
Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
26
For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
on the federal Head Start site list
34
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.
How to apply for Head Start (Office of Head Start)

Head Start sites: Office of Head Start, Head Start service locations (Administration for Children and Families), 2026.

Before you enroll

Applying to Head Start in St Louis

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

Nearby

Head Start in nearby towns

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Questions

Questions

How many Head Start and Early Head Start centers are in St Louis?

34 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in St Louis. 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 Missouri?

Every listing here comes from the Missouri child care license records.