Head Start — Massachusetts

Childcare Assistance · Massachusetts · Free

Head Start serves Massachusetts children ages 3-5 and Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children 0-3, with free programs in nearly every Massachusetts city operated by 30+ grantees including Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), Community Action Pioneer Valley, and South Shore Community Action Council. Locator at eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov; call 866-763-6481 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide — Multiple Locations

Phone: 866-763-6481

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Email: info@headstart.gov

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