Head Start

Eligibility: Children who are 3, 4, or 5 years old at the time of application and are residents of Baltimore City.
Cost: Head Start is free. Seats are prioritized for children from low-income families, in foster case, or children with disabilities.
In addition to early education, Head Start provides health, nutrition, and other wraparound services for parents of children who attend.
There are over 2,000 Head Start Pre-K seats across Baltimore City.
There are 4 different Head Start providers in Baltimore, each with multiple locations: Baltimore City Head Start, St. Vincent de Paul Head Start, Catholic Charities Head Start, and The Y of Central MD Head Start.

Each Head Start provider has multiple sites and locations. You can view each of their websites below. If you need more information or support with enrollment, please contact the Head Start provider directly.

Find the Head Start closest to you here: https://headstart.gov/center-locator