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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Each month we share a NURTURING NUGGET - aka a parenting tip from our team to all the amazing caregivers of our little ones. July is the perfect time to explore outdoors with your family and an outdoor scavenger hunt is an easy way to involve everyone! Grab some markers, add some colors to a piece of paper, and use the world around you to find matches. Look for red stop signs, green grass, or a blue car! ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 Heads up!!! HCS Head Start is hiring! 📣We're looking to grow our team and we're not just looking for educators, we're hiring for all essential roles that help support our students each and every day. If you're looking to make a difference in the community with a committed, conscientious, and joyful team, look no further! We can proudly say that our teachers and staff have said that they love working with us because they get to collaborate daily with a wonderful group of people, and their work with children and families is both unique and deeply meaningful.In fact, many of our staff are former HCS Head Start students or family members. They have seen the value of our care and education, and want to pay it forward. Some components to consider:-Competitive salary-Generous benefits package-We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerVisit our website to to find out more information and please reach out today, if you think we would be a good fit for your next career! ... See MoreSee Less
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