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Head Start and Early Head Start

Early childhood education, home visiting, and family support for children birth to age 5

Benefits & Financial Assistance Families, Youth & Childcare
Head Start and Early Head Start (417) 781-0352 www.escswa.org/locations

How they can help

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Services

Early childhood education; Early Head Start; Head Start; home visiting; Pre-K childcare; family engagement; school readiness; application assistance.

Who they serve

Pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families with children birth to age 5.

Eligibility

Eligibility follows Head Start program rules; call the local program for application requirements.

Documents

Child information, Proof of income, Proof of residence

Phone (417) 781-0352
Service area Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County
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What to know

Listed under Benefits & Financial Assistance, Families, Youth & Childcare
Last verified 2026-07-03

Services and eligibility

Services offered

Early childhood education; Early Head Start; Head Start; home visiting; Pre-K childcare; family engagement; school readiness; application assistance.

Program

Head Start and Early Head Start

Populations served

Pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families with children birth to age 5.

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility follows Head Start program rules; call the local program for application requirements.

Documents needed

Child information, Proof of income, Proof of residence

Hours, location, and access

Service area

Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County

Referral instructions

Families can contact the local Head Start provider to apply.

Additional details

Search tags / keywords

head start, early childhood, family support