Marion County Head Start

Central Kentucky Head Start is federally-funded preschool program for low-income children and their families. The program is administered by Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. serving a six county area. The counties are Hardin, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington. The Head Start Central Office is located in Lebanon.

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:

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services - 3 Star

Special Needs:

Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM