Head Start & Early Head Start
Whole Child…Whole Family
Early Childhood Education
The GCCSA, Inc. Head Start & Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Program is a comprehensive, Early Childhood Development program that has served the Houston, Harris County area since 1965. Our HS/EHS Program serves eligible children and families from economically-challenged backgrounds, applying a “whole child, whole family” philosophy.
GCCSA caters to over 1,900 early learners and their families; supporting pregnant women, infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks to 30 months), and children ages 3 to 5 years.
Operating in 1 Early Head Start and 21 Head Start Centers, the GCCSA HS/EHS Program includes early childhood education, family involvement, health advocacy, family literacy, fatherhood initiatives, mental health services, disability services, and nutrition and free healthy meals and snacks to all enrolled children, including in the family homes of those who are differently abled.
2022-2023 Parent Handbook
What can HS/EHS offer your family?
The Head Start & Early Head Start Program offers a variety of services to meet the overall needs of its families. Head Start families receive individualized support to meet goals they have set for themselves and case management services to ensure the health and wellbeing of their students. As a part of school readiness, families learn the importance of keeping students on a schedule of well-child care. Head Start works with families to ensure students are up to date on immunizations, that they receive dental exams every six months and a physical exam every 12 months. The program assists families in connecting with many different kinds of community resources, such as adult continuing education courses, vocational training and scholarships, and workforce development.
In addition to providing family support services, Head Start works to strengthen parental involvement at home, at school and in the community. By participating in parent groups like the GCCSA Policy Council, Fatherhood Program and classroom literacy activities, families discover new and exciting ways to make the most out of everyday teaching moments. There are many opportunities for volunteering within the program, such as assisting in the classroom, which helps improve school readiness for students and broadens the experiences of family members. Parents may also assume leadership roles within the program by serving as officers on the Policy Council or Parent Committees. By participating in the program this way, parents raise their own self-confidence and learn how to advocate for their early learners and others.
2022-2023 Academic Calendars
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To enroll in Head Start or Early Head Start, families must be income eligible by meeting the requirements of the federal poverty guidelines.
GCCSA Families
Little Wonders
Center Locations
Early Head Start
Alcott ES Head Start
Bastian ES Head Start
2020 Solo Street Houston, TX 77020
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 222-7284
5859 Bellfort Avenue Houston, TX 77033
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 732-3540
5051 Bellfort Avenue Houston, TX 77033
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 732-5830 x344
Codwell ES Head Start
East End Head Start
Foster ES Head Start
5225 Tavenor Ln Houston, TX 77048
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 732-3850
222 S 66th Street Houston, TX 77011
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 926-1358
3919 Ward Street Houston, TX 77021
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 440-0113
Franklin ES Head Start
Garden Villa Head Start
Gregg ES Head Start
7101 Canal Street Houston, TX 77011
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 924-1820
6724 Telephone Rd Houston, TX 77061
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 649-9016
6701 Roxbury Road Houston, TX 77087
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 242-6524
Hartsfield ES Head Start
Kelso ES Head Start
Lockhart ES Head Start
5001 Perry Street Houston, TX 77021
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 746-8280
5800 Southmund St Houston, TX 77033
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 556-3937
3200 Rosedale St Houston, TX 77004
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 942-1950
Pasadena Head Start
Patterson ES Head Start
Plum Creek Head Start
902 South Wafer Pasadena, TX 77506
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 472-9685
5302 Allendale Houston, TX 77017
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 556-4388
6969 S Loop East Houston, TX 77087
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 847-7248
Raul Yzaguirre Head Start
Reveille Head Start
Richey Head Start
2950 Broadway St Houston, TX 77017
7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 640-3739
3716 Reveille Street Houston, TX 77087
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 643-2235
611B S Richey Road Pasadena, TX 77506
7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (713) 477-1653
Rucker ES Head Start
Thompson ES Head Start
Woodson ES Head Start
5201 Vinett Street Houston, TX 77017
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 845-7467
6121 Tierwester Houston, TX 77004
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (832) 389-2840
10720 Southview Houston, TX 77041
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 732-3600
Young ES Head Start
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3555 Bellfort Street Houston, TX 77051
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (713) 732-3590
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