Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Funder: GenerationEd (supported by Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Grant Number 04CH011032)

Geographic Scope: North Carolina (Greater Greensboro area)

Program Type: Comprehensive child development program at no cost to qualified families

Age Requirements

• Early Head Start: 6 weeks – 2 years of age (on or after August 31)
• Head Start: Priority given to children 4 years of age on or before August 31st. Limited slots available for children who will be 3 years of age on or before August 31

Income Requirements

Income limit based on family size and household annual income in accordance with 2024 poverty guidelines

Special Needs Services

GenerationEd recognizes individual child strengths, limitations, and needs:

Percentage of slots reserved for children with special needs

Developmentally appropriate classrooms for children with diagnosed disabilities

Disabilities served include: Autism, Developmental delay, Speech or language impairment, Hearing impairment, Visual impairment, Orthopedic impairment

Individualized services according to child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Screenings and assessments conducted to identify children with special needs

Contact Information

• Main Phone: 336-378-7700
• Organization Address: 1200 Arlington Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
• Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Head Start and Early Head Start are separately funded programs. Children must reapply when moving from Early Head Start to Head Start.