Head Start Programs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to 190 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 Massachusetts

Fall River, MA 114 providers Springfield, MA 532 providers Lawrence, MA 593 providers Taunton, MA 66 providers New Bedford, MA 77 providers Gardner, MA 38 providers Somerville, MA 64 providers Boston, MA 260 providers Cambridge, MA 108 providers Dorchester, MA 270 providers East Boston, MA 54 providers Lowell, MA 303 providers Marlborough, MA 71 providers Brockton, MA 177 providers Jamaica Plain, MA 50 providers Lynn, MA 279 providers North Adams, MA 16 providers Roxbury, MA 79 providers South Boston, MA 26 providers Worcester, MA 428 providers Beverly, MA 41 providers Brighton, MA 29 providers Charlestown, MA 17 providers Chelsea, MA 61 providers Chicopee, MA 108 providers Clinton, MA 26 providers East Brookfield, MA 4 providers Everett, MA 138 providers Fitchburg, MA 126 providers Framingham, MA 134 providers Gloucester, MA 24 providers Great Barrington, MA 4 providers Haverhill, MA 162 providers Holyoke, MA 78 providers Hyde Park, MA 120 providers Leominster, MA 86 providers Malden, MA 106 providers Mattapan, MA 88 providers Medway, MA 19 providers Methuen, MA 172 providers Middleboro, MA 20 providers Norton, MA 18 providers Pittsfield, MA 60 providers Roslindale, MA 70 providers Roxbury Crossing, MA 2 providers Southbridge, MA 28 providers Swansea, MA 17 providers Turners Falls, MA 9 providers Whitinsville, MA 13 providers Agawam, MA 24 providers Allston, MA 12 providers Amherst, MA 20 providers Attleboro, MA 45 providers Cotuit, MA 3 providers Dracut, MA 48 providers East Wareham, MA 4 providers Easthampton, MA 15 providers Falmouth, MA 10 providers Harwich, MA 5 providers Hyannis, MA 59 providers Ludlow, MA 18 providers Marshfield, MA 18 providers Medford, MA 56 providers Milford, MA 39 providers Newburyport, MA 13 providers North Falmouth, MA 4 providers Northampton, MA 18 providers Norwood, MA 37 providers Oak Bluffs, MA 3 providers Orange, MA 8 providers Plymouth, MA 45 providers Quincy, MA 92 providers Revere, MA 120 providers Salem, MA 65 providers Waltham, MA 45 providers Ware, MA 11 providers Webster, MA 21 providers West Barnstable, MA 6 providers Westfield, MA 49 providers Woburn, MA 66 providers

About head start programs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts have?

This directory covers 190 federally funded head start programs in Massachusetts, spread across 80 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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