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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As part of two incredible students' National Honor Society Senior Services Project, HCS Head Start seniors, Allison Kimball and Liv Guilherme, created thoughtful Social Emotional Activity Bags for the preschool families of MGM Head Start’s Green Room! These Social Emotional Activity Bags are filled with tools to support emotional growth, communication, and connection at home. They are a wonderful example of youth giving back to our youngest learners. Thank you, Allison and Liv, for your creativity and compassion! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today our Staff Shoutout goes to, Rosa Caraballo! We're celebrating Rosa, our amazing Family Services Coordinator, for going above and beyond every day here at HCS Head Start and for her dedicated 29 remarkable years to HCS.Starting her journey as a teacher, she inspired countless preschoolers in Springfield. She then transitioned to the Family and Community Engagement department, where her passion for teaching and fostering parent engagement flourished into her dream job.Whether it’s bringing creativity to the classroom, supporting her students with a smile, Rosa's dedication and heart make a difference in our community. “It has been a pleasure working for HCS Head Start for 29 years. I will always cherish the growth and memories that HCS Head Start has given me,” she reflected. Thank you, Rosa, for being a vital part of our HCS Head Start family. We’re lucky to have you! We will miss you, Ms. Rosa, and congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! ... See MoreSee Less
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