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Head Start | Community Action Council of Howard County

Resource Name:Head Start | Community Action Council of Howard County

address

9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Howard County families with children 3 to 4 years who meet income requirements, receive SNAP, TANF, or SSI, are experiencing homelessness, or have a child in foster care.

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of income, proof of residence.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm.
410-313-6440

Voice

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Main

Application process

Call, email, or visit website to apply.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (2-12)

Special Populations

  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Families with Children

Payment Options

  • Free or No-Cost Care

Provides full-day, year-round preschool education and kindergarten readiness services for children. Educational Programs More information:

  • Includes before and after care and summer programming
  • Offers hearing, vision, and dental screenings
  • Provides intervention, family support, and family engagement services

Last assured

08/18/2026

Providing organization

Community Action Council of Howard County

Nonprofit community action agency.