Head Start
Head Start is a national program that provides early childhood education to low-income children and families. It is a locally operated and federally-funded program.
The Urban League Head Start (ULHS) provides educational opportunities for children ages 3-5 years and their families. A special focus is placed on school-readiness: early childhood education, family and community engagement, and health services. The program has teachers with degrees in early childhood education, child development or a related field.
ULHS places significant emphasis on parents’ involvement in the program. It encourages them to become active participants in their children’s learning by volunteering in the classroom and serving on Head Start committees. Staff and parents work in partnership to help children succeed.
The Urban League Head Start program has been recognized as a Missouri Eat Smart Child Care Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Bureau of Community Food and Nutrition Assistance.
All Urban League Head Start Centers are fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
ELIGIBILITY:
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Children must be 3 years old by July 31st
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Families must meet the federal income guidelines
The following documents are needed for enrollment:
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Child’s Birth Certi cate
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Parent’s Proof of Income
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Proof of St. Louis City Residency
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Up-to-Date Shot Record
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Child’s Social Security Card, Insurance or Medicaid Card
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Child’s Current Physical and Dental Exam Results
HEAD START LOCATIONS
Head Start Headquarters
8964 Jennings Station Rd.
Jennings, MO 63136
(314) 867-9100
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
1437 Laurel
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 389-8800
Magnolia Center
2725 Alhambra Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Mt. Zion Center
1440 S. Compton
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0733
North Spring Center
911 N. Spring
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 652-2406
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:
PAMELA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF HEAD START
314-867-9100 OR EMAIL PWILLIAMS@URBANLEAGUE-STL.ORG
RUBY SIMS, PARENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
314-867-9100 OR EMAIL RSIMS@URBANLEAGUE-STL.ORG
