Head Start

Early Education for Achievement

• The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Head Start program is a comprehensive interdisciplinary national child development program which provides developmental services for St. Louis City low-income, pre-school children (ages three to five) and social services for their families.

• Specific services for children focus on:

  • early childhood education;

  • socio-emotional development;

  • physical and mental health;

  • nutrition;

  • family support services; and

  • transportation.

• The Head Start Program:

  • Serves 726 children and their families;

  • Provides center-based operations from 7:30am - 6:00 pm;

  • Operates 4 fully licensed centers; and

  • Operates the Urban League Head Start Center in Jennings which serves 276 children and is fully accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children(NAEYC).