Head Start and Early Head Start in Tarrant County and Forth Worth.
Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) gives young kids from low-income families in Tarrant County a free, high-quality early learning option plus health, nutrition and family support. In certain cases the support and associated resources are even made available for parent involvement. Learn more about Head Start and EHS in Tarrant County below as well as where to apply.
In Tarrant County, the program is run by Child Care Associates (CCA), which operates multiple campuses and partners with school districts. It Associates. It is funded by the federal government Department of Health and Human Services and will serve children from birth to age five and pregnant moms. CCA reports serving aroundas many as 15,000 to 20,000 North Texas children across about 15 campuses, with home-visiting available for babies not yet ready for center-based care. Arlington, Castleberry, Birdville, Fort Worth, HEB, and White Settlement ISD's are just some of the non-profit agencies that currently partner to offer the Head Start program across the region.
Who is eligible in Tarrant County and what’s included
Head Start serves children ages 3 - 5. On the other hand Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children ages 0 - 3 (including newborns). Families qualify primarily by income, but children in foster care, children experiencing homelessness, and some families receiving public benefits can also qualify. The scale of income that will qualify a Tarrant County resident may vary due to annual funding that is offered to Head Start by the federal government.
Services include developmentally appropriate classroom instruction, screenings and referrals, nutrition support, family goal-setting, and transition help into kindergarten. In Tarrant County, CCA runs center-based programs and home-visiting; families can start an eligibility check and application through CCA.
How Head Start helps kids and parents
There are many benefits for income qualified Tarrant County families. Children receive small-group instruction aligned to Texas early learning standards, social-emotional support, developmental and hearing/vision screenings, and even free healthy meals, often in partnership with a local food pantry in Tarrant County. Parents also get the benefits of Head Start. They will access family partnership services, referrals, and coaching that can include goals around employment, housing, and continuing education.
Early Head Start is especially valuable for infants and toddlers. It provides full-day care in center-based classrooms or evidence-based home-visiting that coaches parents as their child’s first teacher. In Tarrant County, CCA’s program mix includes both models so families can choose what fits.
Where to apply and when do Head Start and Early Head Start services run
CCA operates “Child Care Studios” and other Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms across Tarrant County. There are generally anywhere from 10 to 20 different locations. Two publicly listed studios (with full-day schedules) are shown below. Hours and enrollment vary by site and school calendar
Child Care Studio at Meacham: 2700 Meacham Blvd. #4699, Fort Worth, TX 76137. Dial (682) 354-5585 and this location is Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Child Care Studio at Riverside: 2400 E 1st St., Fort Worth, TX 76111. Call (817) 838-9131 and is open Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
CCA also collaborates with Fort Worth ISD on Head Start/Pre-K classrooms that follow the district calendar
Start with CCA’s online eligibility check or call. For organization wide help in Tarrant County and the most current campus roster, use CCA’s main line (817) 838-0055 or which CCA maintains as locations open or expand. The main by Child Care Associates website is here https://childcareassociates.org/.
You’ll be asked for proof of your child’s age, household income or qualifying status, and Tarrant County residency. If your child will attend an FWISD collaboration site, the district may require its own registration steps in addition to Head Start paperwork. For real-time seat availability and transportation details, contact the site directly or CCA’s main line.
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