Head Start Programs in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to 432 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.

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Cities with head start programs in Kentucky

Louisville, KY 490 providers Lexington, KY 192 providers Owensboro, KY 37 providers West Liberty, KY 9 providers Barbourville, KY 14 providers Benton, KY 12 providers Liberty, KY 9 providers Pikeville, KY 9 providers Pineville, KY 7 providers Shelbyville, KY 27 providers Bowling Green, KY 50 providers Mayfield, KY 18 providers Murray, KY 23 providers Newport, KY 13 providers Williamsburg, KY 10 providers Grayson, KY 8 providers Lebanon, KY 7 providers Mt. Sterling, KY 15 providers Shepherdsville, KY 16 providers Corbin, KY 21 providers Covington, KY 22 providers Cumberland, KY 3 providers Cynthiana, KY 11 providers Evarts, KY 5 providers Greenville, KY 7 providers Hickman, KY 3 providers Hopkinsville, KY 29 providers Hyden, KY 4 providers Madisonville, KY 19 providers Maysville, KY 8 providers Morganfield, KY 10 providers Mt Sterling, KY 3 providers Mt Washington, KY 4 providers Paducah, KY 34 providers Paris, KY 16 providers Salyersville, KY 4 providers Sandy Hook, KY 3 providers Sebree, KY 5 providers Albany, KY 6 providers Alexandria, KY 15 providers Ashland, KY 12 providers Beaver Dam, KY 4 providers Brooks, KY 4 providers Brownsville, KY 3 providers Burkesville, KY 5 providers Burlington, KY 10 providers Cadiz, KY 7 providers Calhoun, KY 3 providers Campbellsville, KY 15 providers Cannon, KY 2 providers Carlisle, KY 4 providers Columbia, KY 7 providers Denniston, KY 2 providers Elizabethtown, KY 26 providers Elkton, KY 4 providers Elsmere, KY 3 providers Eminence, KY 5 providers Falmouth, KY 5 providers Flemingsburg, KY 4 providers Frankfort, KY 36 providers Franklin, KY 8 providers Gamaliel, KY 4 providers Hanson, KY 3 providers Hartford, KY 6 providers Hazard, KY 6 providers Hindman, KY 2 providers Inez, KY 2 providers Jackson, KY 4 providers Jenkins, KY 3 providers Lawrenceburg, KY 12 providers Louisa, KY 2 providers Manchester, KY 4 providers Middlesboro, KY 9 providers Monticello, KY 11 providers Morehead, KY 13 providers Morgantown, KY 6 providers Mount Vernon, KY 4 providers Munfordville, KY 2 providers New Castle, KY 4 providers New Haven, KY 5 providers Olive Hill, KY 4 providers Oneida, KY 2 providers Owenton, KY 4 providers Owingsville, KY 3 providers Paintsville, KY 6 providers Providence, KY 5 providers Raceland, KY 4 providers Radcliff, KY 17 providers Richmond, KY 26 providers Russell Springs, KY 8 providers Science Hill, KY 5 providers Scottsville, KY 6 providers Smithland, KY 3 providers Somerset, KY 17 providers Stanford, KY 4 providers Stinnett, KY 2 providers Taylorsville, KY 5 providers Tollesboro, KY 2 providers Tompkinsville, KY 5 providers Topmost, KY 2 providers Vanceburg, KY 3 providers Versailles, KY 15 providers Warsaw, KY 3 providers Whitesburg, KY 4 providers Whitley City, KY 4 providers Wooton, KY 2 providers Allen, KY 2 providers Bardstown, KY 17 providers Bardwell, KY 1 providers Barlow, KY 3 providers Baxter, KY 1 providers Beattyville, KY 4 providers Bedford, KY 2 providers Beechmont, KY 1 providers Belfry, KY 1 providers Betsy Layne, KY 1 providers Blackey, KY 1 providers Bledsoe, KY 1 providers Booneville, KY 2 providers Brandenburg, KY 7 providers Bremen, KY 2 providers Brooksville, KY 3 providers Brooksville, KY 1 providers Burna, KY 1 providers Calvert City, KY 5 providers Campton, KY 3 providers Cawood, KY 1 providers Centertown, KY 1 providers Central City, KY 3 providers Clay City, KY 2 providers Clinton, KY 2 providers Crab Orchard, KY 1 providers Custer, KY 1 providers Danville, KY 10 providers Dawson, KY 1 providers Dawson Springs, KY 2 providers Dorton, KY 1 providers Eastern, KY 2 providers Eddyville, KY 3 providers Edmonton, KY 2 providers Elkhorn City, KY 1 providers Erlanger, KY 11 providers Fairdale, KY 3 providers Fancy Farm, KY 2 providers Fedscreek, KY 1 providers Flat Lick, KY 1 providers Flatgap, KY 1 providers Fordsville, KY 1 providers Fourmile, KY 1 providers Frakes, KY 1 providers Fulton, KY 2 providers Garrison, KY 1 providers Georgetown, KY 23 providers Girdler, KY 2 providers Glasgow, KY 17 providers Grays Knob, KY 2 providers Greensburg, KY 2 providers Grethel, KY 1 providers Hagerhill, KY 2 providers Hardinsburg, KY 5 providers Harlan, KY 3 providers Harrodsburg, KY 10 providers Hawesville, KY 1 providers Henderson, KY 15 providers Hi Hat, KY 1 providers Hodgenville, KY 3 providers Horse Branch, KY 1 providers Hustonville, KY 1 providers Irvine, KY 4 providers Irvington, KY 1 providers Kimper, KY 1 providers La Grange, KY 1 providers Lagrange, KY 11 providers Lancaster, KY 6 providers Leitchfield, KY 7 providers Lewisport, KY 2 providers Litt Carr, KY 1 providers Littcarr, KY 1 providers Livermore, KY 1 providers London, KY 7 providers Lousivlle, KY 1 providers Marion, KY 3 providers Martin, KY 1 providers Mayking, KY 2 providers Mc Daniels, KY 1 providers Mc Kee, KY 1 providers Mckee, KY 7 providers Morehead, KY 1 providers Mt. Washington, KY 10 providers Mt.washington, KY 1 providers Phelps, KY 1 providers Prestonsburg, KY 6 providers Princeton, KY 4 providers Rockholds, KY 1 providers Russellville, KY 5 providers Sacramento, KY 1 providers Sandgap, KY 1 providers Sedalia, KY 1 providers Sidney, KY 1 providers Siler, KY 1 providers Staffordsville, KY 1 providers Stanton, KY 9 providers Stoney Fork, KY 1 providers Sturgis, KY 2 providers Symsonia, KY 3 providers Tyner, KY 1 providers Wallins Creek, KY 1 providers Warfield, KY 1 providers Waynesburg, KY 1 providers Williamstown, KY 2 providers Wilmore, KY 3 providers Winchester, KY 21 providers Wingo, KY 2 providers Wittensville, KY 3 providers Yeaddis, KY 1 providers Yeaddiss, KY 1 providers
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About head start programs in Kentucky

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Kentucky have?
This directory covers 432 federally funded head start programs in Kentucky, spread across 216 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).
What is the best way to compare head start programs in Kentucky?
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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