Hillsborough County Public Schools, a Head Start Program of Tampa, FL

4350 East Ellicott Street
Tampa FL FL

(813) 740-7870

Voluntary Prekindergarten or VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers. Head Start provides VPK services in 30 classrooms across the District. The program hours are extended to 5:30pm to provide free after school program to eligible Head Start children.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Bring the following items to complete your application: Picture ID of Parent/Guardian, Birth Certificate of the children applying, Household Income for 2011 or the last 12 months.

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  6409 36th Ave S, Tampa FL
  (813) 744-8088
• Bryan
  2006 W Oak Ave, Plant City FL
  (813) 757-9300
• Burney, Esther D.
  901 S Evers St, Plant City FL
  (813) 707-7334
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  2312 E Yukon St, Tampa FL
  (813) 975-7647
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  7700 Gunn Hwy, Tampa FL
  (813) 558-5356
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  1025 S 78th St, Tampa FL
  (813) 744-8080
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  723 E Hamilton Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5583
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  3501 Cork Rd, Plant City FL
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  2618 Corrine St, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5779
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  4720 Kelly Rd, Tampa FL
  (813) 873-4732
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  6720 Covington Garden Dr, Apollo Beach FL
  (813) 672-5388
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  3035 Nelson Ave, Dover FL
  (813) 757-9457
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  1607 E Curtis St, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5579
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  6707 N Glen Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 872-5225
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  10112 N Ola Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 975-7633
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  3950 S Falkenburg Rd, Riverview FL
  (813) 740-4900
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  7723 Gibsonton Dr, Gibsonton FL
  (813) 671-5100
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  2915 N Massachusetts Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5408
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  1315 W Spruce St, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5708
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  2909 N 66th St, Tampa FL
  (813) 744-8074
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  4815 Keene Rd, Plant City FL
  (813) 757-9333
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  4704 W Montgomery Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 272-3060
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  1207 E Renfro St, Plant City FL
  (813) 757-9329
• Lockhart
  3719 N 17th St, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5727
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  4220 Hwy 579, Seffner FL
  (813) 744-8208
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  1806 E Bearss Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 975-7373
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  6315 N Armenia Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 356-1532
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  2716 N 46th St, Tampa FL
  (813) 740-7733
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  805 Maydell Dr, Tampa FL
  (813) 744-8066
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  7950 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia FL
  (813) 744-8164
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  3224 E Cayuga St, Tampa FL
  (813) 276-5564
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  325 W Lake Dr, Wimauma FL
  (813) 634-0809
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  10809 Hannaway Dr, Riverview FL
  (813) 671-5105
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  4801 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City FL
  (813) 757-9424
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  4405 E Sligh Ave, Tampa FL
  (813) 744-8033
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  101 E College Ave, Ruskin FL
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  2100 E 26th Ave, Tampa FL
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  6201 N Central Ave, Tampa FL
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  3111 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa FL
  
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  10050 Skewlee Rd, Thonotosassa FL
  (813) 987-6987
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  6025 Hanley Rd, Tampa FL
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  1407 Estelle St, Tampa FL
  (813) 233-3720
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  7110 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa FL
  (813) 272-3080
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  2700 W Cherry St, Tampa FL
  (813) 872-5200
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  702 W English St, Plant City FL
  (813) 757-9307
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  5709 Hickman St, Wimauma FL
  (813) 671-5159
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  (813) 975-7383