Head Start Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana is home to 431 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 Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 256 providers Baton Rouge, LA 241 providers Shreveport, LA 126 providers Houma, LA 49 providers Leesville, LA 12 providers Monroe, LA 74 providers Bossier City, LA 41 providers Lake Charles, LA 73 providers Morgan City, LA 13 providers Abbeville, LA 23 providers Lafayette, LA 92 providers Ruston, LA 32 providers Franklin, LA 11 providers Kenner, LA 31 providers Marrero, LA 43 providers Opelousas, LA 31 providers Port Allen, LA 13 providers Rayville, LA 14 providers Saint Martinville, LA 11 providers Thibodaux, LA 22 providers Alexandria, LA 45 providers Benton, LA 10 providers Coushatta, LA 6 providers Donaldsonville, LA 9 providers Gretna, LA 27 providers Hammond, LA 39 providers Independence, LA 8 providers Oberlin, LA 4 providers Plaquemine, LA 21 providers Vacherie, LA 5 providers Washington, LA 4 providers Westwego, LA 9 providers , LA 2 providers Amite, LA 10 providers Anacoco, LA 2 providers Arnaudville, LA 3 providers Baldwin, LA 4 providers Belle Chasse, LA 11 providers Belle Rose, LA 2 providers Bernice, LA 3 providers Berwick, LA 5 providers Bogalusa, LA 12 providers Boothville, LA 2 providers Brusly, LA 3 providers Bunkie, LA 5 providers Center Point, LA 2 providers Chalmette, LA 13 providers Church Point, LA 7 providers Clayton, LA 2 providers Colfax, LA 2 providers Cotton Valley, LA 2 providers Cottonport, LA 6 providers Covington, LA 30 providers Cullen, LA 2 providers Delhi, LA 6 providers Denham Springs, LA 37 providers Destrehan, LA 8 providers Elton, LA 4 providers Erath, LA 4 providers Estherwood, LA 3 providers Eunice, LA 8 providers Farmerville, LA 11 providers Fort Polk, LA 2 providers Franklinton, LA 11 providers Gibsland, LA 3 providers Gonzales, LA 30 providers Grand Coteau, LA 7 providers Greensburg, LA 4 providers Gueydan, LA 3 providers Harvey, LA 11 providers Haynesville, LA 4 providers Hessmer, LA 3 providers Hodge, LA 2 providers Homer, LA 4 providers Hornbeck, LA 2 providers Iowa, LA 4 providers Jennings, LA 8 providers Jonesville, LA 6 providers Keithville, LA 4 providers Kentwood, LA 7 providers Kinder, LA 4 providers Labadieville, LA 3 providers Lacombe, LA 5 providers Lake Providence, LA 10 providers Lawtell, LA 3 providers Lockport, LA 4 providers Luling, LA 10 providers Lutcher, LA 2 providers Mansura, LA 7 providers Marksville, LA 4 providers Melville, LA 2 providers Minden, LA 12 providers Moreauville, LA 4 providers Napoleonville, LA 3 providers Natchitoches, LA 17 providers New Iberia, LA 33 providers Oakdale, LA 5 providers Oil City, LA 2 providers Patterson, LA 4 providers Pearl River, LA 5 providers Pierre Part, LA 3 providers Pitkin, LA 2 providers Port Barre, LA 4 providers Prairieville, LA 25 providers Princeton, LA 2 providers Raceland, LA 6 providers Robert, LA 3 providers Roseland, LA 3 providers Rosepine, LA 2 providers Saint Gabriel, LA 4 providers Saint James, LA 3 providers Schriever, LA 4 providers Simmesport, LA 4 providers Simpson, LA 3 providers Slidell, LA 41 providers Springfield, LA 5 providers Sulphur, LA 22 providers Tallulah, LA 10 providers Vidalia, LA 5 providers Ville Platte, LA 12 providers West Monroe, LA 31 providers Winnsboro, LA 14 providers Amelia, LA 3 providers Arabi, LA 4 providers Bastrop, LA 14 providers Batchelor, LA 1 providers Braithwaite, LA 2 providers Bridge City, LA 1 providers Clinton, LA 3 providers Columbia, LA 5 providers Converse, LA 2 providers Crowley, LA 16 providers Des Allemands, LA 2 providers Dry Prong, LA 4 providers Edgard, LA 1 providers Florien, LA 2 providers Hackberry, LA 2 providers Hahnville, LA 1 providers Jackson, LA 2 providers Jena, LA 3 providers Kelly, LA 1 providers Lebeau, LA 1 providers Mamou, LA 3 providers Mangham, LA 4 providers Mansfield, LA 6 providers Many, LA 3 providers Maringouin, LA 3 providers Negreet, LA 2 providers New Roads, LA 10 providers Noble, LA 2 providers Norco, LA 2 providers Oak Grove, LA 2 providers Pleasant Hill, LA 2 providers Ponchatoula, LA 13 providers Port Sulphur, LA 2 providers Rayne, LA 12 providers Rosedale, LA 2 providers Rougon, LA 1 providers Saint Bernard, LA 2 providers Saint Francisville, LA 5 providers Saint Rose, LA 5 providers Sorrento, LA 3 providers St. Joseph, LA 2 providers Terrytown, LA 4 providers Violet, LA 5 providers White Castle, LA 4 providers Zwolle, LA 3 providers

About head start programs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana have?

This directory covers 431 federally funded head start programs in Louisiana, spread across 167 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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