Head Start Programs in Washington, DC

Washington, District of Columbia has 47 federally funded head start programs listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Compare profiles below.

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Head Start Programs profiles in Washington

Head Start Program Bell Teen Parent & Child Development Center Washington, DC 20010 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Big Mama's Children Center Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Bladensburg Road, NE Washington, DC 20002 Capacity 64 Head Start Program Bright Beginnings Inc @ Garfield Elementary Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Bright Beginnings Inc @ Whitlock Elementary School Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Bright Beginnings Inc. Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Catholic Charities Child Development Center Washington, DC 20017 Capacity 12 Head Start Program CentroNia Upshur Early Head Start Washington, DC 20011 Capacity 72 Head Start Program Community Educational Research Group @ Good Hope Road Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Community Educational Research Group @ Minnesota Avenue Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 8 Head Start Program ECDC #22, Frederick Douglass-2 Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 62 Head Start Program ECDC #23 Luke C. Moore Washington, DC 20017 Capacity 8 Head Start Program ECDC #24 Dunbar Senior High School Washington, DC 20001 Capacity 8 Head Start Program ECDC #25 Ballou Senior High School Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 16 Head Start Program ECDC #8 Azeeze Bates Center Washington, DC 20002 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Educare DC Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 72 Head Start Program Educare DC at IDEA Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 96 Head Start Program Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center @ Amidon Bowen Washington, DC 20024 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc at The ruth E Rucker Bld Washington, DC 20009 Capacity 106 Head Start Program Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc. at the Ruth E. Rucker Bld (Main Center) Washington, DC 20009 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc@ Browne Washington, DC 20002 Capacity 6 Head Start Program First Rock Baptist CDC Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Healthy Babies Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Healthy Babies-2 Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 44 Head Start Program House of Ruth Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 20 Head Start Program House of Ruth Kidspace Child and Family Development Center Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Jubilee Jumpstart Washington, DC 20009 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Kids Are People Too V Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Kids Are Us Learning Center Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Love First Child Development Center Site #1 Washington, DC 20001 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Loving Care Day Nursery, Inc. Washington, DC 20002 Capacity 28 Head Start Program National Children's Center Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 58 Head Start Program Rosemount Center Washington, DC 20010 Capacity 92 Head Start Program Spanish Education Development (SED) Washington, DC 20011 Capacity 40 Head Start Program St. Timothy's Episcopal CDC Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Sunshine Early Learning Center Washington, DC 20032 Capacity 24 Head Start Program United Planning Organization - home visitors Washington, DC 20001 Capacity 84 Head Start Program UPO @ Anacostia High School Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 24 Head Start Program UPO @ C. W. Harris Elementary School Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 16 Head Start Program UPO @ Coolidge High School Washington, DC 20011 Capacity 13 Head Start Program UPO @ Davis Elementary School Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 8 Head Start Program UPO @ Edgewood Child Development Center Washington, DC 20017 Capacity 24 Head Start Program UPO @ Frederick Douglas Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 40 Head Start Program UPO @ Ketcham Elementary School Washington, DC 20020 Capacity 24 Head Start Program UPO @ Marie Reed Elementary School Washington, DC 20009 Capacity 6 Head Start Program UPO @ Roosevelt High School Washington, DC 20011 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Woodson High School Washington, DC 20019 Capacity 8

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About head start programs in Washington

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.

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings.

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Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Washington have?
This directory lists 47 federally funded head start programs in Washington, DC.
What is the best way to compare head start programs in Washington?
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 any profile above to see services, contact details, and location.
Is head start programs in Washington licensed?
Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, and not every listing here is state-licensed. Confirm licensing status, availability, and tuition directly with the provider.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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