Lee County Child Development Center

Much more than just a daycare service. Head Start is an educationally based comprehensive preschool program designed for children ages 3 to 5 with emphasis in three major areas: Early Childhood Development and Health Services, Family and Community Partnerships, and Program Design and Management. Early Head Start serves families with children ages 0 to 3. Funding is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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.

Services Provided: Transport to/from Home, Transport to/from School

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning - NAEYC Accredited

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.

Hours of Operation:

Months of Operation: JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC
Days of Operation: M-F
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM