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Head Start in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
27
daycare centers
27
take infants
10
State license records

All Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Pittsburgh

Showing 1 to 27 of 27

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

    Angels' Place

    4.3· 3 reviews

    2538 Woodstock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

    Early Head StartAccepts subsidy
    3 state visits · 13 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  2. Child care centerHead Start

    Angels' Place

    5.0· 4 reviews

    2615 Norwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

    Early Head StartOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    10 state visits · 25 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  5. Child care centerHead Start

    Eastminster Child Care

    3.3· 7 reviews

    250 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

    Head StartTakes infantsAccepts subsidy
    7 state visits · 34 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  6. Child care centerHead Start

    Future Focus Child Care

    4.3· 21 reviews

    100 Mulberry Ln, Pittsburgh, PA

    Head StartInfants to school-ageAccepts subsidy
    11 state visits · 83 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  15. Child care centerHead Start

    Brightside Academy

    3.0· 9 reviews

    925 Liberty Ave First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

    School-age onlyOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    10 state visits · 60 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  18. Child care centerHead Start

    Childs Way

    4.0· 42 reviews

    5324 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

    School-age onlyOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    5 state visits · 13 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  20. Child care centerHead Start

    La Escuelita Arcoiris

    5.0· 5 reviews

    5915 Beacon St Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA

    Head StartSchool-age onlyAccepts subsidy
    5 state visits · 43 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  24. Child care centerHead Start

    The Learning Loft HD

    1835 Centre Ave Suite 155, Pittsburgh, PA

    School-age onlyOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    4 state visits · 25 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
  25. Child care centerHead Start

    The Learning Loft on Baum

    5.0· 1 review

    5732 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

    School-age onlyOpens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PM
    4 state visits · 23 rules cited (3 yrs)
    CallDirections
How this list is made: Pittsburgh 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.

Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start in Pittsburgh

Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
13
Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
10
For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
on the federal Head Start site list
13
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 Pittsburgh

  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.

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Questions

Questions

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

27 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in Pittsburgh. 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.