Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in life. And that learning process starts at an early age. 4C Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and child development for eligible low-income families with children from birth to 5 years old. Early Head Start is open to children under 3 years old, while children 3 to 5 years old participate in Head Start. Head Start combines services such as education, early childhood development, health, nutrition, mental health, disability services, family support, and parental involvement with the goal of enhancing the child’s life and building a strong family unit. Through these services, Head Start empowers children with the confidence to excel in school and achieve self-sufficiency as adults.
Head Start is a federally funded program for low-income children and children with disabilities, with an emphasis on cognitive, social, emotional, physical and mental development for the child. Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) is the approved non-federal entity that provides Head Start services for Osceola and Seminole counties, and Early Head Start in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
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Contact Us
Orange County: Early Head Start (under 3), 407-532-4365. Head Start (ages 3-5), 407-836-6590 (Services through Orange County Gov.)
Osceola County: Head Start and Early Head Start, 321-219-6201.
Seminole County: Head Start and Early Head Start, 407-332-5090 (Longwood), 407-915-6510 (Sanford)
Resources
- All Programs, All Counties Flyer
- Sites in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole
- Family Handbook
- EHS Child Care Partnership Family Handbook – English and Spanish
- Maternity Home Visiting Program
- Volunteer
- All Pro Dad
- FAQs
- Annual Reports
- Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
Health and Nutrition
Nutrition Videos
