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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When two amazing things coincide... May is Teacher Appreciation Month AND the 60th year of Head Start. Just like cookies and milk... Head Start and teachers just go hand in hand. Did you know across Massachusetts in the 2023-2024 program year, Head Start and Early Head Start employed 1,573 center-based teachers in 664 classrooms. This month for our STAFF SHOUTOUT we'd like to not just honor one staff member and rather say a GIGANTIC thanks to all our teachers. ... See MoreSee Less
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In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we came across a touching post from a woman searching for her Head Start teachers. Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start was tagged in her post, which expressed her gratitude for her preschool teachers from over 25 years ago. Although the teachers do not work for the program anymore, we are eager to help her reconnect with them! The influence of Head Start teachers is truly unforgettable! ... See MoreSee Less
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