The Sheltering Arms, a Head Start Program of Atlanta, GA

385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, NW
Atlanta GA 30313-1956

(404) 523-2767

While our Infant Curriculum is totally individualized, our Toddler Curriculum begins to include some "small group" planning. The assignment of primary caregivers keeps the individualized focus and the addition of simple planning through a relaxed, flexible schedule gives some order to the day and expands learning opportunities. Flexible schedules let us capitalize on those moments that arise when children discover something that interests them. They allow us to extend a play period so the children gain maximum satisfaction from what they're doing. The daily schedule includes a short music and language group time to which toddlers are invited but never required to participate.

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.

For Enrollment Information: Call the center nearest you. Click here for a directory. To provide information about enrolling your child, click here.

• Sheltering Arms Carl Rhodenizer Center - EHS & HS
  529 Flint Trl, Jonesboro GA
  (770) 477-1726
• Sheltering Arms Dorothy Arkwright Center - EHS & HS
  1192 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms Early Learning and Literacy Resource Center - EHS & HS
  404 Fulton St SW, Atlanta GA
  (404) 582-9100
• Sheltering Arms East Lake Center - EHS & HS
  350 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms East Point Center - EHS & HS
  2257 Mulberry St, East Point GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms Oakley Township Center - EHS & HS
  7210 Oakley Ter, Union City GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms Stonewall Tell Center - EHS & HS
  5020 Camp Rd, College Park GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms Welcome All Center - EHS & HS
  4365 Welcome All Rd SW, College Park GA
  (404) 523-2767
• Sheltering Arms Educare Atlanta
  404 Fulton St SW, Atlanta GA
  (404) 523-2767