Head Start Programs in Washington

Washington is home to 295 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 Washington

Tacoma, WA 293 providers Seattle, WA 1,107 providers Vancouver, WA 290 providers Bremerton, WA 79 providers Spokane, WA 202 providers Pasco, WA 268 providers Longview, WA 35 providers Bellingham, WA 126 providers Kelso, WA 16 providers Kennewick, WA 132 providers Mount Vernon, WA 67 providers Port Orchard, WA 53 providers Wapato, WA 20 providers Auburn, WA 208 providers Clarkston, WA 18 providers Kent, WA 393 providers Port Angeles, WA 33 providers Sunnyside, WA 75 providers Benton City, WA 14 providers Colville, WA 8 providers Lakewood, WA 40 providers Newport, WA 10 providers Omak, WA 17 providers Walla Walla, WA 54 providers Wenatchee, WA 105 providers White Salmon, WA 13 providers Yakima, WA 273 providers Bridgeport, WA 2 providers Burlington, WA 23 providers Castle Rock, WA 4 providers Centralia, WA 22 providers Chewelah, WA 4 providers Gig Harbor, WA 43 providers Grandview, WA 58 providers Granger, WA 11 providers Kingston, WA 6 providers Long Beach, WA 4 providers Mabton, WA 19 providers Mattawa, WA 26 providers Moses Lake, WA 65 providers Oak Harbor, WA 39 providers Okanogan, WA 6 providers Othello, WA 34 providers Port Townsend, WA 6 providers Sedro Woolley, WA 13 providers Sequim, WA 15 providers Toledo, WA 5 providers Wenatchee, WA 4 providers Winthrop, WA 4 providers , WA 13 providers Arlington, WA 25 providers Basin City, WA 5 providers Battle Ground, WA 19 providers Bellevue, WA 233 providers Bothell, WA 37 providers Brewster, WA 20 providers Burien, WA 70 providers Camas, WA 10 providers Chehalis, WA 12 providers Connell, WA 5 providers Darrington, WA 3 providers Deer Park, WA 5 providers Deming, WA 4 providers East Wenatchee, WA 64 providers Eatonville, WA 7 providers Ellensburg, WA 24 providers Ephrata, WA 11 providers Everett, WA 141 providers Everson, WA 5 providers Federal Way, WA 225 providers Goldendale, WA 4 providers Granite Falls, WA 7 providers Harrah, WA 4 providers Inchelium, WA 3 providers Keller, WA 3 providers Kettle Falls, WA 4 providers Kirkland, WA 95 providers Klickitat, WA 3 providers Lynden, WA 8 providers Maple Falls, WA 5 providers Marysville, WA 79 providers Milton, WA 10 providers Neah Bay, WA 3 providers Nespelem, WA 4 providers Oakville, WA 3 providers Olalla, WA 1 providers Olympia, WA 84 providers Oroville, WA 4 providers Peshastin, WA 6 providers Poulsbo, WA 26 providers Prosser, WA 25 providers Pullman, WA 9 providers Puyallup, WA 126 providers Quincy, WA 70 providers Redmond, WA 109 providers Renton, WA 208 providers Richland, WA 40 providers Royal City, WA 15 providers Seatac, WA 126 providers Shoreline, WA 74 providers Skokomish Nation, WA 1 providers Spanaway, WA 47 providers Spokane Valley, WA 43 providers Stanwood, WA 1 providers Stevenson, WA 3 providers Suite B Yakima, WA 1 providers Sultan, WA 12 providers Sumner, WA 15 providers Tonasket, WA 4 providers Toppenish, WA 36 providers Tulalip, WA 7 providers Warden, WA 5 providers Washougal, WA 15 providers Wellpinit, WA 4 providers White Swan, WA 1 providers Woodland, WA 10 providers Yacolt, WA 1 providers

About head start programs in Washington

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 Washington have?

This directory covers 295 federally funded head start programs in Washington, spread across 117 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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