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Head Start has 1,600 openings for upcoming school year

Head Start of Greater Dallas is now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. Children must be between the ages of 3 – 5 years and families must meet income eligibility guidelines. There are currently more than 1,600 openings for eligible children.

Applications and eligibility criteria can be found online at www.hsgd.org.  If eligible, please turn in the application and needed documents to the center of your choice or fax them to 972-296-6524. For those centers closed for the summer, refer to the administration office by calling 972-283-6400 and ask for Cora Jackson.

 Head Start is a no-cost early childhood education program for low-income families who meet the federal income guidelines for poverty.

 Centers With Availability:

 Outside Dallas:

  • Robbie W. Jones Head Start, Carrolton
  • Brookhaven Head Start, Farmer’s Branch
  • Grand PrairieHead Start,Grand Prairie

 Oak cliff:

  • Wanda Meshack Smith **formerly Gannon Head Start
  • Lancaster-Kiest Head Start
  • Sunnyview Head Start

 West Dallas:

  • Lakewest Head Start

 Downtown Area:

  • Science PlaceHead Start
  • Roseland Homes Head Start
  • David’s Place Head Start
  • Socorro Gonzales Head Start

 Dallas ISD Partner Centers:

  • Leslie A. Stemmons Elementary
  • Maple Lawn Elementary
  • Sudie L. Williams Elementary
  • Lee A. McShan Elementary ** new location