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I-CARE, Inc. Head Start is one of the largest early childhood education programs in Iredell and Catawba Counties serving 235 children.

We have established quality educational environments with a proven track record of serving low-income families.

Early Head Start

Children Ages 1-3

Early Head Start (EHS)

programs serve toddlers

ages 1-3. EHS programs

provide intensive

comprehensive child

development and family

support services to

low-income infants and

toddlers and their families.

Early Head Start programs

provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children, and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

Early Head Start programs provide similar services as preschool Head Start programs, but they are tailored for the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Early Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.

Early Head Start programs also mobilize the local community to provide the resources and environment necessary to ensure a comprehensive, integrated array of services and support for children and families.

Head Start

Children Ages 3-5

Unlike many traditional

child care and other early

education programs, Head

Start focuses on preparing

children for school,

working to develop each

child’s social and learning

skills through:

High Quality Education
Individualized Curriculum
Family Case Management
Disability Services and Support
Mental Health Services for Children and Families
Meal Plans
Health Screenings and assistance (Including Dental, Vision and Hearing)

Who Is Eligible for Head Start?

Head Start services offer free services to families who reside in Iredell and Catawba counties and meet federal low-income guidelines. Families who receive public assistance or other benefits may also be eligible.

For more information and/or to speak to a staff person, please call (704) 873-2858 in Iredell County or (828) 464-1108 in Catawba County.

Head Start | Early Head Start