Head Start

The Head Start Program is a federally funded school readiness pre-school program for economically disadvantaged families and their children between the ages of 3 and 5 which was established in St. Lawrence County in 1965.

Special needs children also participate in the program along with some over- income children with needs.  It is a comprehensive pre-school program providing education, health, mental health, nutrition, parent involvement and social services.  Busing is provided in the center-based option.

Thank you to all parents who donated milk cartons and who helped build our igloo!

Head Start is one of learning, sharing and caring (social-emotional).  Children learn about themselves and others.  They experience the world around them through play.  Children develop skills that will prepare them for kindergarten.  Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their child’s education while at the same time develop friendships with other parents.  A total of 351 children and families are served in the Center-Based and Home Based Programs.

Head Start is currently seeking new children for enrollment– CLICK HERE

For more information contact –                   Head Start Director:  Barbara Adams  Phone: (315) 386-8574

Fax: (315) 386-1865

Email: hsdir@slccdp.org

There are 8 Head Start Centers with 14 classrooms in St. Lawrence County

These are the current locations of the Head Start Centers:

Brasher Head Start

c/o St Lawrence Central Elementary School

Brasher Falls, NY 13613

315-389-5131   ext 29361 Office, or  Ext 29348  Classroom

Canton Head Start
8 Judson St.
Canton,  NY 13617
315-386-3118

Gouverneur Head Start
22 Church St.
Gouverneur,  NY 13642
315-287-1650