Early Head Start

Located in Carthage, MO, Early Head Start is dedicated to providing essential early childhood development and comprehensive family support services for low-income infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Our program offers a variety of options tailored to meet the diverse needs of families. Center-Based services deliver enriching early learning experiences in a nurturing environment, complemented by staff home visits to foster family engagement. Through our Home-Based services, families benefit from weekly visits that emphasize child development and empower parents with the knowledge to support their children's growth. We also offer Family Child Care services in a private, family-like setting, and Combination services that blend both home and center experiences. Additionally, our resources encompass support in nutrition, health and safety, mental health, and pregnancy. We invite families to contact us to learn more about enrollment and to discover how we can partner in their child's early development journey.