Pinal Gila Community Child Services Head Start and Early Head Start

Pinal Gila Community Child Services Head Start and Early Head Start offers Early Head Start for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers age 0-3, and Head Start preschool services for ages 3-5. The program includes classroom-based preschool services, developmental assessments, home visits for education and family assessments, parent training, and local parent committee participation.

Programs

• Early Head Start — prenatal to age 3 · Federally funded, community-based program serving pregnant women, infants and toddlers; staff provide information and skills to support child development, health services, and family sufficiency.
• Head Start — ages 3-5 · Comprehensive, school readiness program providing preschool services in a classroom setting.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants and toddlers age 0-3. Head Start provides preschool services for ages 3-5.

About the provider

The program says it has given Pinal and Gila county families a Head Start since 1974. Its mission is serving young children and their families with early childhood education, family and health supports that enhance their well-being. All parents and guardians are invited to take part in classroom volunteering, sharing observations, selecting developmental goals, sharing culture and traditions, learning about community resources, fatherhood involvement activities, policy council, advisory committees, and local community events and networking committees.

PGCCS is the Head Start Grantee and Operator in Pinal & Gila counties. It provides services to communities and surrounding areas including Maricopa. Enrollment slots are listed as 883 on the homepage and 497 on the About Us page.

Last updated August 31, 2026.