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Head Start in Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia
71
daycare centers
65
in-home daycares
6
take infants
11
State license records

All Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Philadelphia

Showing 1 to 30 of 71

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

    Acelero 17th Street

    3.5· 4 reviews

    2900 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    6 state visits · 18 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  2. Child care centerHead Start

    Acelero American St

    2.8· 9 reviews

    2115 N American St, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head Start
    4 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  3. Child care centerHead Start

    Acelero Learning Camden

    4.2· 6 reviews

    900 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    6 state visits · 19 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  9. Child care centerHead Start

    Candy's Kids Learning Academy

    4.5· 8 reviews

    2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA

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

    Childrens Village

    4.2· 31 reviews

    125 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA

    Head StartInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    6 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  14. Group home daycareHead Start

    Ferguson Faces of the Future III

    Philadelphia, PA 19142 · address shared with families

    Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    3 state visits · 15 rules cited (3 yrs)
    Call
  15. Child care centerHead Start

    Grace Neighborhood Academy

    3.9· 14 reviews

    5221 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Head StartInfants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
    7 state visits · 27 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  16. Child care centerHead Start

    Ken Crest-Lehigh

    2600 B St, Philadelphia, PA

    Head StartAccepts subsidy
    4 state visits · 12 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  20. Child care centerHead Start

    Kencrest Adams Philadelphia

    4.0· 20 reviews

    575 Adams Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head StartAccepts subsidyPre-K
    8 state visits · 73 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  21. Child care centerHead Start

    KenCrest North Philadelphia

    4.6· 17 reviews

    3907 N Broad St # 11, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    3 state visits · 35 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  22. Child care centerHead Start

    Kids Paradise Daycare

    4.6· 122 reviews

    7253 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Early Head StartInfants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
    15 state visits · 47 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  25. Child care centerHead Start

    Little Legacy Learning Center

    4.8· 28 reviews

    715 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Early Head StartInfants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
    3 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  26. Child care centerHead Start

    Little Peoples Village II

    4.5· 23 reviews

    6522 Haverford Ave # 42, Philadelphia, PA

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

    Plaza Allegheny

    5.0· 4 reviews

    432 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Head Start and Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    4 state visits · 32 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
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How this list is made: Philadelphia 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 71 Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Philadelphia, A to Z

Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start in Philadelphia

Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
34
Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
18
For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
on the federal Head Start site list
40
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 Philadelphia

  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

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Questions

Questions

How many Head Start and Early Head Start centers are in Philadelphia?

71 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in Philadelphia. 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 Pennsylvania?

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