Chowan County Head Start

Head Start provides children with a learning environment and varied experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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:

3 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.