Gateway Head Start / Early Head Start

Gateway Head Start / Early Head Start includes Gateway Head Start, a school readiness program for children ages birth to five. It also includes Early Head Start, a federally funded community-based program for low-income families that serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Transportation is available at many sites, and services may be free to eligible families.

Programs

• Gateway Head Start — birth to five · School readiness program for children ages 0-5. Promotes cognitive, social, emotional development and provides comprehensive services to enrolled children and families.
• Early Head Start — infants, toddlers, pregnant women · Federally funded community-based program for low-income families. Serves infants and toddlers and pregnant women.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old

Last updated October 29, 2026.