Knox County Head Start Announces Enrollment Openings for2025-2026 School Year

Knox County Head Start Announces Enrollment Openings for2025-2026 School Year

Public Service Announcement

Did you know…Research shows that children who attend high-quality preschool programs like Head Start are more likely to succeed in school, graduate from high school, and experience better long-term health and employment outcomes.

Knox County Head Start is now enrolling children in its Head Start and Early Head Start programs for the 2025–2026 school year. Head Start serves children ages 3 to five, and Early Head Start serves pregnant moms, infants and toddlers. Families may be eligible if they are receiving SNAP, TANF or SSI benefits, or if 2024 income is under 100% of the federal poverty level.

For families needing child care,Head Start/Early Head Start funding is combined with child care to provide full-day options, and families are encouraged to apply for child care assistance through Knox County Job & Family Services and see if our classrooms would be a good fit.

At Head Start, we believe parents are children’s first and most important teachers. We offer qualified teachers, health screenings, nutrition meals, inclusive classrooms and support for children with disabilities. We partner closely with parents and caregivers through home visits, parent meetings, and goal setting to provide individualized services. Preschoolers do not have to be potty trained to attend our classrooms; Head Start teachers will work with you and your child on potty training!

Knox County Head Start believes every child and family can succeed! Learn more and apply today at www.knoxheadstart.org or all 740-397-2768.

Knox County Head Start is now enrolling children in its Head Start and Early Head Start programs for the 2025–2026 school year. Openings are available in Head Start School Year-Based classrooms at our Danville, Fredericktown, and Northgate (Mount Vernon), as well as Head Start openings at our Gambier Center and Early Head Start openings at New Hope Early Education Center (Mount Vernon) and Fredericktown.

Families may be eligible if:

• They are receiving SNAP, TANF, or SSI, or
• Their income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level (using 2024 income guidelines).

Head Start/Early Head Start funding is combined with child care to provide full-day options, and families are encouraged to apply for child care assistance through Knox County Job & Family Services.

Why Head Start?

Research shows that children who attend high-quality preschool programs like Head Start are more likely to succeed in school, graduate from high school, and experience better long-term health and employment outcomes.

Head Start offers:

• Qualified teachers
• Health screenings
• Nutritious meals
• Inclusive classrooms
• Support for children with disabilities

At Head Start, families are children’s first and most important teachers. That’s why we partner closely with parents and caregivers through home visits, parent meetings, and goal setting to ensure every child’s success.

Together, families and schools create the foundation for children to thrive — not only in preschool, but in life. In our classrooms, children learn to share, take turns, follow directions, and solve problems. These social-emotional skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers.

Head Start programs provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported, confident, and ready to learn.
When children feel valued, their curiosity grows — setting the stage for lifelong learning.

About Knox County Head Start
Knox County Head Start is committed to empowering families and preparing children for lifelong success. Through high-quality early childhood education, health services, and family engagement, we help build strong foundations for brighter futures.

Learn more and apply today at www.knoxheadstart.org or call our Enrollment Coordinator at 740-397-2768.

“It’s more than preschool — it’s a head start on a brighter future.”