Address
1265 Mission Road
South San Francisco CA CA
Contact Phone
(650) 871-2690
Details
Head Start is a federally-funded program that has proven successful and effective for children and families. It provides free, comprehensive child development and educational programs, as well as support services for children from ages three to five and their families. The program includes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum that reflects the varied ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the children and families it serves. Currently the San Mateo Head Start program serves more than 770 children in centers, and home-based programs.
Who is Eligible?
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
Enrollment GuidelinesA. Families enrolled in the Head Start Program must meet Federal income guidelinesFederal Income GuidelinesB. A minimum if 10% of Head Start enrollment is reserved for children with certifiable special needs conditions or disabilitiesC. San Mateo County Head Start/Early Head Start enrolls eligible families regardless of race, color, religion and/or disabilityD. Families must be residents of San Mateo County and must provide proof of county residence.EligibilityEligibility for the San Mateo County Head Start Program is based upon receipt and verification of:The Head Start applicationProof of child’s age (preferably Birth Certificate)Proof of income for each adult family memberChild's immunization records including: 3 Polio, 4DTP, 3Hep B, at least 1Hib, and 1MMR given on or after the first birthday
Center Locations
- EAST PALO ALTO
1385 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto CA
(650) 566-8639
- FAIR OAKS
3502 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park CA
(650) 368-0869
- GEORGE HALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
130 San Miguel Way, San Mateo CA
(650) 638-1658
- HALF MOON BAY
900 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay CA
(650) 726-3869
- HS Home Based
3502 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park CA
(650) 368-0153
- LAUREL
1019 Laurel Ave, East Palo Alto CA
(650) 330-1595
- MAGNOLIA
1425 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto CA
(650) 323-1443
- MENLO PARK
419 6th Ave, Menlo Park CA
(650) 369-7970
- MOONRIDGE
2001 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay CA
(650) 712-9687
- SAN MATEO
715 Indian Ave, San Mateo CA
(650) 343-7908
- SERRAMONTE
699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City CA
(650) 992-6137
- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
825 Southwood Dr, South San Francisco CA
(650) 737-5702
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