Minnesota Head Start

Childcare Assistance · Minnesota · Free

Minnesota Head Start and Early Head Start serve about 14,000 low-income MN children ages 0-5 each year through 35 grantee programs, with comprehensive health, nutrition, and family-support services included. Call 651-431-4000 weekdays to find the Head Start grantee covering your county; income limits typically follow federal poverty guidelines.

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Address: Multiple MN locations

Phone: 651-431-4000

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

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