AKA Head Start and Early Head Start

AKA Head Start and Early Head Start offers Head Start and Early Head Start for one to five year old children. The program includes full-day services for 6+ hours, five days a week, part-day services for 3 1/2 hours, four days a week, and a Home Base option with a weekly home visit and two socializations each month.

Programs

• Head Start and Early Head Start — one to five year old children · Full-day services are 6+ hours, five days a week; Part-day services are 3 1/2 hours, four days a week; Home Base receive a weekly home visit and attend two socializations a month · Federally funded programs for low-income families designed to give children the experiences needed for school readiness and improve their quality of life.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–5 years old

About the provider

AKA Head Start and Early Head Start is a federally funded program for low-income families. It is funded to serve 1,107 families in the east county communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Santee, and Spring Valley. Parents or guardians must meet Federal Poverty guidelines, and children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving public assistance are automatically eligible.

The program is funded to serve 1,107 families in the east county communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Santee, and Spring Valley. Parents/Guardians must meet Federal Poverty guidelines. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving public assistance are automatically eligible.

Last updated October 16, 2026.