Early Head Start

Early Head Start in Meadville, PA, offers a nurturing and comprehensive approach to early childhood development for low-income families, including infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers. Our dedicated team provides a variety of services tailored to meet the needs of children and their families. Center-Based services deliver enriching early learning experiences in a supportive educational environment, complemented by biannual home visits to strengthen family connections. Through our Home-Based services, we engage families weekly, promoting child development and parental support, with additional opportunities for social interaction twice a month. We also offer Family Child Care services in private and family-like settings, as well as Combination services that merge home- and center-based options. Furthermore, the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) assists families across Venango, Crawford, and Erie Counties with accessing child care subsidies, empowering parents to pursue work or education while ensuring their children receive high-quality early care and education.