Booker T. Washington Child Development Center – Head Start & Preschool

Booker T. Washington Child Development Center – Head Start & Preschool offers Head Start and Preschool for children ages 3-5. Head Start operates Monday-Friday, and Preschool is offered through the program.

Programs

• Head Start — 3-5 · Monday-Friday
• Preschool — 3-5

At a glance

• Ages: 3–5 years old
• General schedule: Head Start operates Monday-Friday at the Adams Street main campus and at multiple locations. Preschool is offered at the Adams Street facility.

About the provider

The program is celebrating over 55 years since its founding. Its mission statement says it is dedicated to serving young children and their families, and it states that parents are the primary educators and role models for their children. The program also says its programs support parents as they pursue social, economic, and educational achievement. Its programs have received a five-star rating from First Things First, their highest rating.

Head Start is free and for children ages 3-5, including children with disabilities. Parents must be income eligible for Head Start and live in the designated geographic area. Preschool is tuition based, open enrollment, for children who are 3-5 years of age. Children must be three years of age and be fully toilet trained to be eligible for Preschool. A limited number of First Things First scholarships are available. Tuition is $150.00 per week and includes breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Last updated August 31, 2026.