City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program provides comprehensive early childhood development and family support services to income-eligible families with children ages 0-5 and at-risk pregnant women. The program has an emphasis on school readiness through early learning opportunities that promote strong child outcomes in the areas of social and emotional development, language, cognitive, early reading, science, math, and physical development.

COVID-19 Notice

The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program is currently accepting applications for all options.

Reserve your spot today.

Our programs are currently offering on-line and in-person services. Availability depends on area.

Families enrolled in Early Head Start Home Visitation Program option are receiving services via on-line applications.
Child Care Partnership sites are open and operating at reduced capacity.
Preschool Center Based classrooms offer on-line learning opportunities.

What is Head Start?

¿Qué es Head Start?

What's Happening

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