Head Start & Preschool

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Note: Your child (age 3-5) could be eligible for Head Start or preschool at no cost to you. Find out by asking your local public school for a preschool screening.

Head Start

Head Start is a full-day program for three- and four-year-olds offered at no cost to families that meet income guidelines.

Mercer-Boyle County Head Start
859-734-4788

Public Preschool

Children qualify for the preschool program based on family income (children must be 4 years old by August 1) or are eligible for special needs services (any time after age 3), although some programs offer tuition-based slots for those who are not eligible. Programs are generally 4 half-days a week, although some programs are longer or more days. Contact your district to ask for an eligibility screening and details of their program.

Private Preschool

Ask childcares about their preschool offerings!