Head Start Programs in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 96 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 Connecticut

New Haven, CT 370 providers Bridgeport, CT 407 providers Hartford, CT 297 providers Torrington, CT 57 providers West Haven, CT 174 providers Danbury, CT 225 providers Manchester, CT 82 providers Middletown, CT 84 providers Moosup, CT 13 providers New London, CT 73 providers New Milford, CT 37 providers Norwich, CT 45 providers Vernon, CT 21 providers Colchester, CT 26 providers Danielson, CT 19 providers Dayville, CT 14 providers Groton, CT 36 providers New Britain, CT 104 providers Norwalk, CT 194 providers Oakville, CT 14 providers Putnam, CT 15 providers Stamford, CT 244 providers Taftville, CT 7 providers Winsted, CT 9 providers Ansonia, CT 33 providers East Hartford, CT 92 providers Enfield, CT 78 providers Hampton, CT 7 providers Meriden, CT 130 providers Milford, CT 76 providers Naugatuck, CT 48 providers Shelton, CT 65 providers Storrs, CT 7 providers Stratford, CT 148 providers Terryville, CT 14 providers Trumbull, CT 52 providers Uncasville, CT 10 providers Waterbury, CT 462 providers Waterford, CT 23 providers Willimantic, CT 34 providers Windsor, CT 61 providers

About head start programs in Connecticut

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 Connecticut have?

This directory covers 96 federally funded head start programs in Connecticut, spread across 41 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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