Early Head Start

At Early Head Start in Carthage, MO, we are dedicated to empowering low-income infants, toddlers, and their families through comprehensive child development and family support services. Our mission is to provide nurturing, early learning experiences that foster growth and development, targeting the unique needs of each family. With program options that include Center-Based services, which offer enriching educational settings, Home-Based services that feature weekly support visits to enhance parental involvement, and Family Child Care services that offer care in a family-friendly environment, we ensure that children receive the best start possible. We also provide Combination services that blend the benefits of both home and center settings. Our commitment goes beyond education; we also focus on nutrition, health, safety, mental health, and pregnancy support. Families in our community can easily access these essential services—contact our center to learn more about enrollment opportunities.