Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive, child development program for eligible children and their family members.

Children with special needs may apply.

The age cut off date for the 2008-2009 Head Start program year is August 1. Children need to be 4 years old by the August 1st date. Children who are 5 years old and do not meet their Corporation’s Kindergarten cut off date may also apply.

The Head Start student's program year for 2008-2009 is September 2 - May 14. The program is four days per week (Monday— Thursday) program with Friday being the teacher’s training and/or family contact day. The day is still 3 and 1/2 hours in the morning with breakfast and lunch provided and 3 and 1/2 hours in the afternoon with lunch and snack provided. During the Head Start program year, the teachers and students will follow the School Corporation’s calendar in which they reside. Transportation will be provided, except in Fairfield, by the Corporation Transportation Departments.