Toledo Head Start / Early Head Start

About This Program

Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Toledo and Lucas County provide free comprehensive early childhood services to income-eligible families. Toledo Public Schools and community partners offer education, health, dental, nutrition, and family support services. Programs serve children from birth through age 5 across multiple center and home-based sites.

Head Start is free to eligible families — covers education, health, nutrition, and family services

Key Details

• Federally funded comprehensive early childhood program
• Eligibility: At or below 100% Federal Poverty Level
• Covers education, health screenings, dental, vision, nutrition, and family support
• Early Head Start: birth to age 3 | Head Start: ages 3–5
• Free to eligible families — no cost for any services

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — apply early; slots fill quickly