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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This week kicks off National Handwashing Awareness Week! As our world revolves around education and raising awareness of certain subjects we are thrilled to be celebrating this observance because encouraging healthy and safe practices for our students is at the forefornt of our goals. Practicing hand hygiene behaviors can help prevent infectious disease illness and benefit personal health and wellness. There are principles of Hand Awareness that we're sharing below:1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating.2. DO NOT cough into your hands.3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands.4. Above all, DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose, or mouth.Now more than ever let's all be intentional about our efforts to share hand hygiene personal protective behaviors. ... See MoreSee Less
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To our Head Start community, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!🦃We hope your holiday is filled with joy, gratitude, and special moments shared with loved ones. Thank you to our students and their families, and the entire Head Start team for all of your hard work and dedication. Please enjoy this well-deserved break, and take time to reflect on all the things you're thankful for. ... See MoreSee Less
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