Head Start

The program's services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills. The transition from preschool to kindergarten imposes diverse developmental challenges that include requiring the children to engage successfully with their peers outside of the family network, adjust to the space of a classroom, and meet the expectations the school setting provides.

Head Start

Why should I consider Head Start?

Learning Experiences 
Starting early and right with quality learning experiences through Head Start can help your child succeed now and throughout life. 

Skilled Teachers 
Our teachers understand early childhood development and are committed to helping each preschool child prepare for a successful kindergarten experience. 

Affordability 
If your family qualifies, there is no cost for Head Start. 

You qualify if...

  • You have a child who is age 3, 4 or 5 
  • Meet income qualifications
  • Children are automatically eligible for services if in foster care, are homeless, or families receive SNAP benefits

We provide Head Start services to children who have disabilities.
 

EAST SIDE

SOUTH SIDE

WEST SIDE

 

Head Start Intake Form


 

Early Head Start

The Future Scholar (YMCA) site also offers Early Head Start for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years.
Please call us 614-389-4723 to learn more.

Early Head Start Intake Form

 

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH02552 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of YMCA of Central Ohio and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.