Head Start Programs in Alabama

Alabama is home to 271 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Alabama

Mobile, AL 142 providers Birmingham, AL 121 providers Montgomery, AL 160 providers Tallassee, AL 13 providers , AL 11 providers Dothan, AL 46 providers Livingston, AL 6 providers Anniston, AL 24 providers Athens, AL 13 providers Centre, AL 6 providers Decatur, AL 13 providers Florence, AL 19 providers Fort Payne, AL 3 providers Harvest, AL 10 providers Huntsville, AL 97 providers Phenix City, AL 16 providers Prichard, AL 16 providers Selma, AL 12 providers Talladega, AL 11 providers Tuscaloosa, AL 40 providers Tuskegee, AL 5 providers Tuskegee Institute, AL 3 providers , AL 7 providers , AL 4 providers Albertville, AL 5 providers Andalusia, AL 13 providers Arab, AL 3 providers Ashland, AL 5 providers Attalla, AL 6 providers Bay Minette, AL 8 providers Blountsville, AL 2 providers Calera, AL 10 providers Camden, AL 3 providers Centreville, AL 5 providers Childersburg, AL 3 providers Citronelle, AL 4 providers Clanton, AL 4 providers Columbiana, AL 4 providers Cordova, AL 4 providers Crossville, AL 4 providers Double Springs, AL 3 providers Eutaw, AL 3 providers Fairfield, AL 12 providers Florala, AL 3 providers Fyffe, AL 3 providers Gadsden, AL 14 providers Goodwater, AL 2 providers Haleyville, AL 6 providers Hanceville, AL 4 providers Hartselle, AL 4 providers Heflin, AL 6 providers Jasper, AL 10 providers Lafayette, AL 3 providers Lanett, AL 6 providers Linden, AL 6 providers Lineville, AL 2 providers Marion, AL 6 providers Millbrook, AL 12 providers Moulton, AL 4 providers Moundville, AL 2 providers Oneonta, AL 3 providers Piedmont, AL 3 providers Prattville, AL 16 providers Russellville, AL 7 providers Scottsboro, AL 5 providers Sheffield, AL 6 providers Sumiton, AL 3 providers Theodore, AL 6 providers Vernon, AL 4 providers York, AL 2 providers , AL 2 providers , AL 5 providers , AL 3 providers , AL 4 providers , AL 1 providers , AL 5 providers , AL 38 providers , AL 4 providers , AL 3 providers , AL 2 providers , AL 8 providers , AL 2 providers , AL 5 providers , AL 1 providers , AL 1 providers , AL 3 providers Al, AL 1 providers Alexander City, AL 8 providers Ardmore, AL 1 providers Brewton, AL 8 providers Brilliant, AL 1 providers Brundidge, AL 4 providers Butler, AL 4 providers Camp Hill, AL 1 providers Center Point, AL 2 providers Danville, AL 1 providers Daphne, AL 16 providers Elba, AL 3 providers Eufaula, AL 6 providers Fairhope, AL 9 providers Fayette, AL 2 providers Geneva, AL 6 providers Grand Bay, AL 8 providers Greenville, AL 8 providers Guntersville, AL 5 providers Hamilton, AL 3 providers Hollywood, AL 1 providers Hueytown, AL 15 providers Hurtsboro, AL 2 providers Irvington, AL 1 providers Jackson, AL 7 providers Jemison, AL 1 providers Lisman, AL 1 providers Logan, AL 1 providers Luverne, AL 5 providers Mc Intosh, AL 1 providers Mount Vernon, AL 1 providers Munford, AL 1 providers Notasulga, AL 1 providers Nwbirmingham, AL 5 providers Opelika, AL 31 providers Opp, AL 1 providers Orrville, AL 1 providers Ozark, AL 10 providers Pell City, AL 4 providers Pine Hill, AL 1 providers Ragland, AL 1 providers Roanoke, AL 5 providers Rockford, AL 1 providers Sawyerville, AL 1 providers Sedecatur, AL 6 providers Semmes, AL 5 providers Somerville, AL 1 providers Southbirmingham, AL 14 providers Swdecatur, AL 16 providers Swhamilton, AL 2 providers Sylacauga, AL 9 providers Sylvania, AL 1 providers Town Creek, AL 1 providers Trinity, AL 1 providers Troy, AL 15 providers Union Springs, AL 2 providers Usaenterprise, AL 2 providers Wedowee, AL 1 providers Wetumpka, AL 9 providers

About head start programs in Alabama

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Alabama have?

This directory covers 271 federally funded head start programs in Alabama, spread across 145 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Alabama?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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