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What is headhead start?

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services.

What if my child is selected for Head Start/Early Head Start?

If your child is selected or offered a seat in a Head Start/Early Head Start & VPK/Enrichment class that is not your boundary school, you must apply for and receive a reassignment in order for your child to attend Kindergarten at the same school. To learn about the reassignment process, please visit the School Choice website.

What is the Office of Head Start services?

OHS manages grant funding and oversees local agencies providing Head Start services. Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services.

What is Head Start/Early Intervention?

The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Head Start (HS) Program, a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged children and families.

2021-2022 Application Information

Applications for the 2021-2022 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) HS/EHS program are NOW OPEN!

Important Information

Protect yourself and your community! Learn about COVID-19 vaccines in your area at Immunization and Vaccine Resources #SleeveUp4HeadStart

Head Start

The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Head Start (HS) Program, a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged children and families.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant woman.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program, a State funded program that offers free instruction to Florida four-year-olds.

Vaccination for Head Start Staff

Vaccination of Head Start staff is essential as we work together to build back out of the COVID-19 pandemic and move toward fully in-person services.

Upcoming Events

Explore professional development opportunities sponsored by OHS and other early care and education partners.

Parent Resources

For information about menu, income guidelines, and educational resources!

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