Head Start

Head Start’s comprehensive child and family development services promote school readiness in low-income preschool children. Services include education, health, nutrition, social services, and other child and family supports. A number of options are available in order to meet the needs of families and children. Most children participate in a traditional center-based preschool classroom. Some children, whose parents are working, or in school or vocational training, participate in an extended day program at a Children’s Friend location or with our Child Care/ Head Start partners.

Who is eligible?

  • Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln
  • Children ages 3 – 5 years of age
  • Children with disabilities
  • Homeless children
  • Families must meet income guidelines

For more information, contact us at headstart@cfsri.org or give us a call: 

  • Providence: 401.752.7500
  • Pawtucket: 401.752.7700
  • Central Falls: 401.721.9200

Berkshire

99 Berkshire Street, Providence RI 02908
401.752.7500 (phone)
401.861.0507 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
6:30am – 5:30pm

Friendship

350 Point St, Providence, RI 02903
401.752.7600 (phone)
401.272.2634 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
7am – 5:30pm

Carter

12 Carter Street, Providence RI 02907
401.721.6450 (phone)
401.781.1364 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
7am – 5:30pm

Dexter

621 Dexter St, Central Falls, RI 02863
401.721.9200 (phone)
401.729.0010 (fax)

Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
7am – 5:30pm
Tuesday:
7am – 7pm

Dean

13 Legion Dr, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401.752.7700 (phone)
401.722.0635 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
7am – 5:30pm

Hartford

550 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909
401.752.7950 (phone)
401.272.1728 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
7am – 7pm

Althea

70 Union Avenue, Providence RI 02909
401.495.3600 (phone)
401.277.8474 (fax)

Hours Monday through Friday:
7:30am – 4:30pm

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