Head Start Programs in Maryland

Maryland is home to 225 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 Maryland

Baltimore, MD 663 providers Baltimore, MD 20 providers Silver Spring, MD 347 providers Cumberland, MD 38 providers Hagerstown, MD 112 providers Baltimore, MD 341 providers Frederick, MD 207 providers Gaithersburg, MD 143 providers Columbia, MD 172 providers Germantown, MD 139 providers Westminster, MD 45 providers Dundalk, MD 24 providers Edgewood, MD 31 providers Rockville, MD 176 providers Aberdeen, MD 35 providers Oakland, MD 9 providers Taneytown, MD 14 providers Accident, MD 7 providers Adelphi, MD 8 providers Annapolis, MD 63 providers Brooklyn Park, MD 5 providers California, MD 21 providers Catonsville, MD 29 providers Easton, MD 32 providers Elkton, MD 46 providers Ellicott City, MD 89 providers Federalsburg, MD 12 providers Frostburg, MD 11 providers Grasonville, MD 6 providers Greensboro, MD 7 providers Indian Head, MD 12 providers Leonardtown, MD 19 providers Lonaconing, MD 2 providers Pasadena, MD 58 providers Randallstown, MD 54 providers Rosedale, MD 25 providers Severn, MD 47 providers Takoma Park, MD 20 providers Waldorf, MD 133 providers White Plains, MD 27 providers Balltimore, MD 1 providers Bladensburg, MD 3 providers Callaway, MD 3 providers Cambridge, MD 16 providers Cecilton, MD 2 providers Crisfield, MD 5 providers District Heights, MD 24 providers Eden, MD 3 providers Edgewater, MD 16 providers Emmitsburg, MD 5 providers Essex, MD 16 providers Friendsville, MD 1 providers Grantsville, MD 1 providers Hyattsville, MD 55 providers Kitzmiller, MD 2 providers La Plata, MD 23 providers Landover, MD 24 providers Lansdowne, MD 1 providers Laurel, MD 81 providers Lexington Park, MD 26 providers Lusby, MD 19 providers Mitchellville, MD 17 providers Newark, MD 3 providers Nottingham, MD 18 providers Owings, MD 18 providers Prince Frederick, MD 20 providers Princess Anne, MD 17 providers Riverdale, MD 14 providers Salisbury, MD 69 providers Sunderland, MD 4 providers Taneytwon, MD 1 providers Temple Hills, MD 55 providers Towson, MD 25 providers

About head start programs in Maryland

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 Maryland have?

This directory covers 225 federally funded head start programs in Maryland, spread across 73 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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