Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start is a multi-service agency, providing comprehensive programs, services and support to local communities, families and children.  We provide early childhood education, to prepare preschool children for kindergarten, and for life.

We offer traditional part-day early childhood programs at no cost to eligible families. In addition, HCS Head Start offers a full day option for eligible parents working or enrolled at school full time. Fees for the full day option range from sliding scale to full tuition.

We provide family and parent support, and opportunities for families to engage in a child’s education and in the HCS Head Start community. We also provide family and parent programs including cooking, money management, parenting classes, a healthy relationships program, and more.

Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 32 million children and their families.

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We're thrilled with the success if our 2025 Fall Leadership Institute! This event landed at a pivotal moment, September 15-18, just two weeks before the current funding for Head Start and the entire federal government is set to expire. With the future of Head Start hanging in the balance, the voice and presence of our community matter more than ever and we can't thank everyone enough who participated. The Leadership Institute served as an opportunity to directly engage with stakeholders, including national political figures, thought leaders, and early childhood experts. ... See MoreSee Less
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