Mercer County Head Start is currently on schedule with no delays.

Lunch with Mom has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 23rd.  The morning session presentation will be at 10:15am with lunch at 10:45am with your child.  The afternoon session presentation will begin with lunch at 12:45pm with your child and a presentation at 1:15pm.  Bobbi Stoner will be our guest speaker.  Enjoy lunch with your child and some "me-time" at Head Start!

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Center Base Program

Mercer Co. Head Start is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for children to participate in age appropriate activities and experiences, while offering support for the entire family. Children attend 3 and 1/2 hours Monday – Thursday at our facilities. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

Parents are recognized as their child’s first and most important teacher. Mercer Co. Head Start welcomes parent involvement throughout all aspects of the program including:

  • Classroom Volunteer
  • Parent Site Committee
  • Policy Council
  • Bus Aide
  • Parent/Child Activities
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parents are provided agency support through completion of a Family Service Plan, various training opportunities, referrals, etc.

Your child qualifies if…

  • Age 3 – 5 years old
  • Your family income meets guidelines established by ACYF or…
  • Your family receives OWF/TANF Benefits; SSI Benefits or
    - Foster Child
    - Homeless
  • Your child has a documented disability
  • Limited enrollment available for over-income families

Your child will receive:

The benefits of a comprehensive preschool program, which includes…

  • Age appropriate classroom expierences:
    - Language & Literacy
    - Math & Science
    - Art & Music
    - Social Interactions
  • Speech, vision & hearing screenings & follow ups
  • Comprehensive Health Services
  • Nutritious family style meals
  • Coordinated Disability Services
  • County Wide Transportation

All of these services are provided FREE of CHARGE to children who qualify for our program.

If interested in registering your child/children, please see the registration page.