Main Line: 607.433.8000
Emergency Housing (24-Hour Hotline): 607.433.8318
Violence Intervention Program (24-Hour Hotline): 607.432.4855
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3 West Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820
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Head Start
Head Start is more than a child care program. We provide comprehensive, wraparound services that support the whole child and the entire family.
In addition to high-quality early learning, children and families receive health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, family support services, and connections to community resources. We partner with parents and caregivers to help children build the skills they need for success in school and in life while supporting families as they work toward their own goals.
Head Start welcomes children and families of all abilities and backgrounds. We offer two program options designed to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Home-Based
- Prenatal individuals and children ages birth - 5 years old
- We come to you and provide services right in your home once a week
- Twice monthly socializations offer fun activities, nutritious meals/snacks, and opportunities for children and parents to meet and interact with other families from their community
- Connect with our Home Visitors
Center-Based
Toddler Classrooms: Head Start operates 2 Toddler Classrooms for children ages 18 months - 3 years old in Oneonta. This program option operates year-round.
Preschool Classrooms: Head Start operates multiple classrooms across Otsego County for children ages 3 years - 5 years old. Preschool classrooms follow the local school calendar. Hours vary by location. Locations include:
Children must be three years to enroll in Head Start Preschool programs. Children may begin in the Fall if their 3rd birthday is before December 1st. Children turning three after December 1st, may enroll after their 3rd birthday.
Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK): Head Start partners with Oneonta City School District to offer Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) at the SUNY Oneonta Head Start center. UPK is a high-quality educational program that prepares your four-year-old for future school success by developing strong foundational skills in early literacy and numeracy. To be eligible for this free program, the child must reside in the Oneonta School District area and must turn four years of age by December 1st of the program year. Learn more.
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Head Start is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 program year.
Locations
Learn about our centers and find the nearest Head Start Center
Check Your Eligibility
Self-screen to see if you may qualify for Head Start
Family Resources:
- Home-Based Services Family Handbook
- Early Head Start Center-Based Services Family Handbook
- Head Start Center-Based Services Family Handbook
This program funded by:
For more information:
This website is supported by Grant Number C1002760 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Number 02CH013070 from the Office of Head Start both within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration or Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.
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Main Line:
607.433.8000 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
Emergency Housing:
607.433.8318 (24-Hour Hotline)
Violence Intervention Program:
607.432.4855 (24-Hour Hotline)
Location: 3 West Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820
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