Head Start Programs in Nebraska

Nebraska is home to 181 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 Nebraska

Omaha, NE 724 providers Bellevue, NE 68 providers Lincoln, NE 380 providers Gering, NE 23 providers Crete, NE 9 providers Franklin, NE 6 providers Chadron, NE 17 providers Columbus, NE 56 providers Fairbury, NE 11 providers Geneva, NE 8 providers Hastings, NE 41 providers Macy, NE 5 providers Norfolk, NE 63 providers Papillion, NE 46 providers Red Cloud, NE 5 providers Auburn, NE 20 providers Beatrice, NE 40 providers Bridgeport, NE 6 providers Central City, NE 8 providers Fairfield, NE 3 providers Falls City, NE 13 providers Gordon, NE 5 providers Grand Island, NE 81 providers Hebron, NE 6 providers Kearney, NE 79 providers Lawrence, NE 3 providers Loup City, NE 7 providers Nebraska City, NE 17 providers Niobrara, NE 3 providers North Platte, NE 31 providers Schuyler, NE 14 providers Scottsbluff, NE 35 providers Scottsbluff, NE 2 providers Seward, NE 16 providers Sottsbluff, NE 6 providers South Sioux City, NE 23 providers Superior, NE 6 providers Winnebago, NE 6 providers Wymore, NE 3 providers Ainsworth, NE 6 providers Alliance, NE 9 providers Bayard, NE 2 providers Broken Bow, NE 13 providers Burwell, NE 3 providers Cairo, NE 4 providers Clay Center, NE 2 providers Cozad, NE 8 providers Femont, NE 3 providers Fremont, NE 28 providers Fullerton, NE 11 providers Gurley, NE 1 providers Holdrege, NE 20 providers Humboldt, NE 2 providers La Vista, NE 24 providers Lavista, NE 2 providers Lewellen, NE 1 providers Lewiston, NE 1 providers Lexington, NE 20 providers Lncoln, NE 24 providers Mccook, NE 17 providers Minatare, NE 1 providers Minden, NE 17 providers Mitchell, NE 1 providers Morrill, NE 1 providers Ogallala, NE 15 providers Oneill, NE 12 providers Ord, NE 9 providers Papillion, NE 1 providers Plattsmouth, NE 10 providers Saint Paul, NE 6 providers Table Rock, NE 1 providers Valentine, NE 11 providers Wayne, NE 12 providers Wisner, NE 4 providers York, NE 20 providers

About head start programs in Nebraska

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 Nebraska have?

This directory covers 181 federally funded head start programs in Nebraska, spread across 75 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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