Head Start Programs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County has 15 federally funded head start programs listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Provider profiles follow below.

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Head Start Programs profiles in Mecklenburg County

Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Archdale Charlotte, NC 28210 Capacity 45 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Brightwalk Charlotte, NC 28206 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Mulberry Charlotte, NC 28214 Capacity 81 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Oaklawn Charlotte, NC 28206 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Plaza Charlotte, NC 28215 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - Stephanie Jennings Charlotte, NC 28205 Capacity 69 Head Start Program Alliance Center for Education - University Charlotte, NC 28213 Capacity 29 Head Start Program CMS BrightBeginnings - Oakdale Elementary Charlotte, NC 28216 Capacity 36 Head Start Program CMS BrightBeginnings - Winterfield Elementary Charlotte, NC 28205 Capacity 36 Head Start Program Dixon Academy Charlotte, NC 28208 Capacity 40 Head Start Program First Ward CDC Charlotte, NC 28202 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Home-Based services Charlotte, NC 28205 Capacity 30 Head Start Program Smart Kids / Learning Jungle Lambeth Charlotte, NC 28213 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Sunshine Learning Academy Charlotte, NC 28215 Capacity 8 Head Start Program The Early Learning Center Charlotte, NC 28217 Capacity 32

Cities in Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC 15 providers

Choosing a head start program in Mecklenburg County

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.

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Mecklenburg County have?

This directory covers 15 federally funded head start programs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

Which cities in Mecklenburg County offer head start programs?

Based on this directory, Charlotte have federally funded head start programs.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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