Morrow County is one of the counties of Ohio where OHCAC runs the Head Start program. Head Start is a free, developmentally appropriate preschool and early education and socialization program for low-income children and their families aged six weeks to five years. Special needs children are also eligible.
OHCAC helps the community by providing the Head Start Program, which is divided into two sections: Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start.
The Head Start program, which serves children aged 3 to 5, teaches vulnerable young children the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Healthy ties between parents and other essential family members are also encouraged in Head Start programs, with a focus on family well-being.
EHS programs are intended to foster positive parent-child relationships (and child and caregiver). From pregnancy until a child's third birthday, services cover the whole spectrum of a family's requirements.
The Morrow County Head Start locations include:
Mt. Gilead Head Start / Early Head Start Classrooms
1 Full Day Head Start class
2 Full Day/yr Early Head Start classes
Capacity: 20 3-5 yrs, 16 0-3 yrs
Limited Transportation, Contact Center for more details.
Cardington Head Start Classroom
1 Full Day Head Start class
Capacity: 20 3-5 yrs, 24 0-3 yrs
Limited Transportation, Contact Center for more details.
Children deserve the best services while developing so visit Us at Morrow County 406 Bank Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338 or Call Us 419-947-9575 and register your child today.
You can also check out our Head Start Programs here.
Please see the Family Income Guidelines for more information on what is needed for enrollment.
OHCAC Head Start programs prepare Central Ohio's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school.
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This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012290 from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services.
This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012290 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.