Candler Elementary School Head Start

Head Start is free for families who live on limited incomes and their children ages three to five years old. We help parents with their child’s physical, educational, social, and emotional needs. Head Start accepts applications any time throughout the year and we can help parents to complete the application process.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Child Ages:

2 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education

Special Needs:

Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Most children in Head Start are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Services are also available to infants and toddlers in selected sites.