South County Community Action, Inc., a Head Start Program of Wakefield, RI

1935 Kingstown Road
Wakefield RI 02879-1616

(401) 789-3016

Head Start offers center-based services to children ages 3-5 years. Children attend the center 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Classroom instruction is guided by a research-based curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as well as the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards. Classrooms are located in South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Charlestown and Westerly. Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 307.

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.

Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 307.

• Charlestown
  4350 S County Trl, Charlestown RI
  (401) 789-3016
• North Kingstown
  415 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown RI
  (401) 789-3016
• South Kingstown
  1935 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield RI
  (401) 789-3016
• Westerly
  34 Pond St, Westerly RI
  (401) 789-3016