Head Start Programs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is home to 254 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 Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI 2,178 providers Kenosha, WI 105 providers Madison, WI 289 providers Green Bay, WI 123 providers Sheboygan, WI 35 providers West Bend, WI 40 providers Ashland, WI 37 providers Black River Falls, WI 10 providers Fort Atkinson, WI 12 providers Hayward, WI 9 providers La Crosse, WI 57 providers Onalaska, WI 30 providers Superior, WI 33 providers Wisconsin Rapids, WI 15 providers Eau Claire, WI 75 providers Jefferson, WI 7 providers Marinette, WI 8 providers Monroe, WI 15 providers Tomah, WI 20 providers Balsam Lake, WI 6 providers Berlin, WI 10 providers Blair, WI 3 providers Boscobel, WI 4 providers Boyd, WI 4 providers Brule, WI 2 providers Cadott, WI 3 providers Chippewa Falls, WI 30 providers De Pere, WI 21 providers Fitchburg, WI 36 providers Fond Du Lac, WI 25 providers Galesville, WI 5 providers Hurley, WI 5 providers Keshena, WI 3 providers Lake Mills, WI 8 providers Manitowoc, WI 14 providers Marshfield, WI 21 providers Menomonie, WI 27 providers Merrill, WI 12 providers Mondovi, WI 10 providers New London, WI 7 providers New Richmond, WI 13 providers Oconto, WI 5 providers Oneida, WI 4 providers Oshkosh, WI 50 providers Phillips, WI 7 providers Rhinelander, WI 12 providers Rice Lake, WI 22 providers Sparta, WI 14 providers Stoughton, WI 24 providers Sturgeon Bay, WI 11 providers Suamico, WI 10 providers Sun Prairie, WI 53 providers Turtle Lake, WI 3 providers Two Rivers, WI 6 providers Watertown, WI 11 providers Waukesha, WI 48 providers Wausau, WI 45 providers Wilmot, WI 3 providers Antigo, WI 8 providers Appleton, WI 23 providers Appleton, WI 53 providers Baraboo, WI 12 providers Barron, WI 5 providers Bayfield, WI 4 providers Beaver Dam, WI 21 providers Beloit, WI 29 providers Bowler, WI 2 providers Bruce, WI 2 providers Colfax, WI 4 providers Crandon, WI 4 providers Darlington, WI 6 providers Delavan, WI 6 providers Dodgeville, WI 9 providers Dorchester, WI 3 providers Eagle River, WI 3 providers Elkhorn, WI 7 providers Hertel, WI 2 providers Independence, WI 2 providers Jackson, WI 5 providers Janesville, WI 51 providers Lac Du Flambeau, WI 2 providers Ladysmith, WI 7 providers Lake Delton, WI 1 providers Lancaster, WI 4 providers Marshall, WI 6 providers Mauston, WI 13 providers Medford, WI 8 providers Menasha, WI 15 providers Mosinee, WI 11 providers Muscoda, WI 3 providers Nekoosa, WI 8 providers Niagara, WI 5 providers Oxford, WI 5 providers Peshtigo, WI 3 providers Platteville, WI 15 providers Plymouth, WI 12 providers Portage, WI 8 providers Redgranite, WI 3 providers Richland Ctr, WI 7 providers Ridgeland, WI 2 providers Ripon, WI 6 providers Schofield, WI 3 providers Seymour, WI 4 providers Shawano, WI 7 providers Siren, WI 5 providers South Milwaukee, WI 2 providers Spooner, WI 8 providers Tomahawk, WI 5 providers Wabeno, WI 2 providers Waupaca, WI 10 providers Wautoma, WI 7 providers Winter, WI 1 providers Wittenberg, WI 2 providers

About head start programs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin have?

This directory covers 254 federally funded head start programs in Wisconsin, spread across 113 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

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

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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