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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ICYMI: On Thursday, September 25th, our Churchill Center hosted a Health Fair to support families and children in the Holyoke community.As part of Head Start Awareness Month, we are proud to highlight our mission of BUILDING Healthy Communities. We support the health and education of children and families through comprehensive programs and strong partnerships with local service providers. Events like this Health Fair help ensure families have access to important resources while fostering healthy, happy communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Friday! Chicopee Mayor John L. Vieau inspired preschoolers attending Lincoln Grove Early Learning Center this morning! The Mayor read books and told the children to believe in themselves and their dreams, empowering them to become anything they aspire to be. He also thanked our teachers for the invaluable service they provide.Thank you, Mayor Vieau, for taking time to uplift Chicopee’s youngest citizens.#HeadStartAwareness #CommunityConnections#earlychildhoodeducation ... See MoreSee Less
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