Head Start Programs in Kansas

Kansas is home to 153 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 Kansas

Kansas City, KS 94 providers Salina, KS 110 providers Arkansas City, KS 24 providers Lawrence, KS 78 providers Wellington, KS 18 providers Wichita, KS 412 providers Emporia, KS 38 providers Garden City, KS 37 providers Hutchinson, KS 53 providers Liberal, KS 16 providers Ottawa, KS 16 providers Ulysses, KS 12 providers Mcpherson, KS 13 providers Topeka, KS 183 providers Atchison, KS 9 providers Belleville, KS 10 providers Chanute, KS 24 providers Clay Center, KS 22 providers Columbus, KS 15 providers Dodge City, KS 23 providers Galena, KS 4 providers Garnett, KS 9 providers Horton, KS 6 providers Independence, KS 17 providers Lansing, KS 9 providers Manhattan, KS 83 providers Minneapolis, KS 12 providers Oakley, KS 9 providers Olathe, KS 160 providers Oskaloosa, KS 3 providers Oswego, KS 6 providers Overland Park, KS 143 providers Parsons, KS 22 providers Pittsburg, KS 28 providers Riverton, KS 4 providers Sabetha, KS 9 providers Seneca, KS 13 providers Wamego, KS 21 providers Anthony, KS 7 providers Atwood, KS 9 providers Augusta, KS 14 providers Bonner Springs, KS 9 providers Burlington, KS 6 providers Colby, KS 21 providers El Dorado, KS 27 providers Ellis, KS 7 providers Ellsworth, KS 7 providers Enterprise, KS 3 providers Fort Scott, KS 4 providers Ft Scott, KS 11 providers Girard, KS 15 providers Goodland, KS 11 providers Hays, KS 61 providers Haysville, KS 16 providers Hill City, KS 8 providers Hillsboro, KS 3 providers Holton, KS 16 providers Iola, KS 13 providers La Crosse, KS 4 providers Leoti, KS 3 providers Marion, KS 7 providers Marysville, KS 18 providers Newton, KS 20 providers Oberlin, KS 7 providers Osage City, KS 10 providers Osawatomie, KS 15 providers Russell, KS 14 providers Saint Francis, KS 2 providers Sharon Springs, KS 5 providers Troy, KS 3 providers

About head start programs in Kansas

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 Kansas have?

This directory covers 153 federally funded head start programs in Kansas, spread across 70 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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