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Free preschools in Essex county.

Below are the listings of free and affordable preschools in Essex county. These preschool can help low-income people by offerring free and discounted rates for child care. We welcome user reviews and corrections of child care listings, as we strive to provide our users with the best and most up-to-date information possible. Simply click on the listing for more information.

Essex Free Preschools:
Pathways For Children North Shore Head Start Carlton School - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Salem, MA - 01970
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities. Head Start recognizes the whole child in the context of the family. With a focus on attaining formal school readiness goals, Head Start also strives to help families achieve self-sufficiency through support and referrals. Head Start emphasizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers, and we actively support parents in this role. When a family enrolls in Head Start, we ensure frequent parent/staff communication through home visits, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program in a variety of ways, from volunteering in the classroom or on field trips to serving on committees or attending workshops that are offered. For families and children whose primary language is not English, we have bicultural and bilingual teachers and interpreters available to help you access all components of the program. If your goal is to learn English, we can assist you in finding resources. We provide routine screenings to assess each child’s development, including health and nutrition status, and we meet with parents to identify and obtain any support or resources needed for their child and family. Our center also includes an age-appropriate outdoor playground and indoor play space for our children to run and play. Like all of our comprehensive, all-inclusive educational programming, Head Start offers meals, nutrition assessment, health and developmental screenings, referrals for special education services, family support, enrichment programs and field trips. Our Head Start programs must pass rigorous Federal program reviews every three years, and are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Bentley School - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Salem, MA - 01970
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities. Head Start recognizes the whole child in the context of the family. With a focus on attaining formal school readiness goals, Head Start also strives to help families achieve self-sufficiency through support and referrals. Head Start emphasizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers, and we actively support parents in this role. When a family enrolls in Head Start, we ensure frequent parent/staff communication through home visits, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program in a variety of ways, from volunteering in the classroom or on field trips to serving on committees or attending workshops that are offered. For families and children whose primary language is not English, we have bicultural and bilingual teachers and interpreters available to help you access all components of the program. If your goal is to learn English, we can assist you in finding resources. We provide routine screenings to assess each child’s development, including health and nutrition status, and we meet with parents to identify and obtain any support or resources needed for their child and family. Our center also includes an age-appropriate outdoor playground and indoor play space for our children to run and play. Like all of our comprehensive, all-inclusive educational programming, Head Start offers meals, nutrition assessment, health and developmental screenings, referrals for special education services, family support, enrichment programs and field trips. Our Head Start programs must pass rigorous Federal program reviews every three years, and are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Pathways For Children - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Gloucester, MA - 01930
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Early Head Start (EHS) is our comprehensive, federally funded program serving students ages 6 weeks to 2.9 years of age, offered in our Gloucester center. This program serves up to sixteen students from five Cape Ann communities. Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities.
Pathways North Shore Head Start Bates Center - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Salem, MA - 01970
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities. Head Start recognizes the whole child in the context of the family. With a focus on attaining formal school readiness goals, Head Start also strives to help families achieve self-sufficiency through support and referrals. Head Start emphasizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers, and we actively support parents in this role. When a family enrolls in Head Start, we ensure frequent parent/staff communication through home visits, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program in a variety of ways, from volunteering in the classroom or on field trips to serving on committees or attending workshops that are offered. For families and children whose primary language is not English, we have bicultural and bilingual teachers and interpreters available to help you access all components of the program. If your goal is to learn English, we can assist you in finding resources. We provide routine screenings to assess each child’s development, including health and nutrition status, and we meet with parents to identify and obtain any support or resources needed for their child and family. Our center also includes an age-appropriate outdoor playground and indoor play space for our children to run and play. Like all of our comprehensive, all-inclusive educational programming, Head Start offers meals, nutrition assessment, health and developmental screenings, referrals for special education services, family support, enrichment programs and field trips. Our Head Start programs must pass rigorous Federal program reviews every three years, and are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Pathways North Shore Head Start Cabot St. Center - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Beverly, MA - 01915
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities. Head Start recognizes the whole child in the context of the family. With a focus on attaining formal school readiness goals, Head Start also strives to help families achieve self-sufficiency through support and referrals. Head Start emphasizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers, and we actively support parents in this role. When a family enrolls in Head Start, we ensure frequent parent/staff communication through home visits, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program in a variety of ways, from volunteering in the classroom or on field trips to serving on committees or attending workshops that are offered. For families and children whose primary language is not English, we have bicultural and bilingual teachers and interpreters available to help you access all components of the program. If your goal is to learn English, we can assist you in finding resources. We provide routine screenings to assess each child’s development, including health and nutrition status, and we meet with parents to identify and obtain any support or resources needed for their child and family. Our center also includes an age-appropriate outdoor playground and indoor play space for our children to run and play. Like all of our comprehensive, all-inclusive educational programming, Head Start offers meals, nutrition assessment, health and developmental screenings, referrals for special education services, family support, enrichment programs and field trips. Our Head Start programs must pass rigorous Federal program reviews every three years, and are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Pathways North Shore Head Start Welch Center - Pathways for Children, Inc.
Location: Peabody, MA - 01960
Contact Phone: (978) 281-2400
Details: Head Start is our comprehensive, federally funded education program serving children 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is offered in our Gloucester and Beverly sites, as well as our satellite classrooms in Peabody and Salem. Although income is the primary basis for admission, homeless families and foster children are categorically eligible, and at least 10% of slots are reserved for children with disabilities. Head Start recognizes the whole child in the context of the family. With a focus on attaining formal school readiness goals, Head Start also strives to help families achieve self-sufficiency through support and referrals. Head Start emphasizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers, and we actively support parents in this role. When a family enrolls in Head Start, we ensure frequent parent/staff communication through home visits, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program in a variety of ways, from volunteering in the classroom or on field trips to serving on committees or attending workshops that are offered. For families and children whose primary language is not English, we have bicultural and bilingual teachers and interpreters available to help you access all components of the program. If your goal is to learn English, we can assist you in finding resources. We provide routine screenings to assess each child’s development, including health and nutrition status, and we meet with parents to identify and obtain any support or resources needed for their child and family. Our center also includes an age-appropriate outdoor playground and indoor play space for our children to run and play. Like all of our comprehensive, all-inclusive educational programming, Head Start offers meals, nutrition assessment, health and developmental screenings, referrals for special education services, family support, enrichment programs and field trips. Our Head Start programs must pass rigorous Federal program reviews every three years, and are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Head Start Casa Roja Andover St. Campus - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
Location: Lawrence, MA - 01843
Contact Phone: (978) 681-4927
Details: Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum. GLCAC’s Head Start serves children ages 15 months - 5 years old from low-income families in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover who meet the program requirements and are eligible for subsidized services. We have five locations in Lawrence and Methuen that offer two options: Half day during the school year; Full day all year long. School bus transportation is available for most of the Greater Lawrence service area.
Head Start Commons St. Campus - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
Location: Lawrence, MA - 01840
Contact Phone: (978) 681-4958
Details: Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum. GLCAC’s Head Start serves children ages 15 months - 5 years old from low-income families in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover who meet the program requirements and are eligible for subsidized services. We have five locations in Lawrence and Methuen that offer two options: Half day during the school year; Full day all year long. School bus transportation is available for most of the Greater Lawrence service area.
Head Start Gill Ave. Campus - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
Location: Methuen, MA - 01844
Contact Phone: (978) 686-2208
Details: Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum. GLCAC’s Head Start serves children ages 15 months - 5 years old from low-income families in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover who meet the program requirements and are eligible for subsidized services. We have five locations in Lawrence and Methuen that offer two options: Half day during the school year; Full day all year long. School bus transportation is available for most of the Greater Lawrence service area.
Head Start Park St. Campus - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
Location: Lawrence, MA - 01841
Contact Phone: (978) 681-4982
Details: Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum. GLCAC’s Head Start serves children ages 15 months - 5 years old from low-income families in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover who meet the program requirements and are eligible for subsidized services. We have five locations in Lawrence and Methuen that offer two options: Half day during the school year; Full day all year long. School bus transportation is available for most of the Greater Lawrence service area.
Head Start Water St. Campus - Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
Location: Lawrence, MA - 01841
Contact Phone: (978) 681-4924
Details: Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum. GLCAC’s Head Start serves children ages 15 months - 5 years old from low-income families in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover who meet the program requirements and are eligible for subsidized services. We have five locations in Lawrence and Methuen that offer two options: Half day during the school year; Full day all year long. School bus transportation is available for most of the Greater Lawrence service area.
Blossom Head Start Center - Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 581-7220
Details: A preschool program for children ages 3-5, Head Start prepares children for kindergarten, to be ready physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially. With trained staff specialized in early education, children participate in individual and group activities. This free program is available for those who meet income eligibility and live in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus or Swampscott and prioritizes the most urgent needs including homeless children, children in foster care, or children with disabilities, for example.
Fox Center Head Start - Community Action, Inc.
Location: Haverhill, MA - 01830
Contact Phone: (978) 372-5052
Details: The Community Action, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (CAI HS/EHS) program provides comprehensive services for children ages 0-5 and serves approximately 250 infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, fathers and preschoolers. This program offers: The highest quality educators, classrooms and outdoor space; Kindergarten preparedness utilizing curriculum aligned with MA Early Learning Standards; Healthy meals and snacks; Family and health services; Mental health/wellness services; Services for children with special needs and disabilities; Assessments 3 times per year; Comprehensive developmental, behavioral, health and dental screenings; Volunteer and leadership opportunities; Limited transportation services. CAI HS/EHS is federally funded by the Administration for Children and Families. The Office of Head Start provides guidance, oversight and on-going monitoring of the program. We are a member of the National Head Start Association, the New England Head Start Association and the MA Head Start Association. Head Start and Early Head Start operate in nearly every community in the United States and its territories.
Goldman Center Early Head Start - Community Action, Inc.
Location: Haverhill, MA - 01832
Contact Phone: (978) 372-5052
Details: The Community Action, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (CAI HS/EHS) program provides comprehensive services for children ages 0-5 and serves approximately 250 infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, fathers and preschoolers. This program offers: The highest quality educators, classrooms and outdoor space; Kindergarten preparedness utilizing curriculum aligned with MA Early Learning Standards; Healthy meals and snacks; Family and health services; Mental health/wellness services; Services for children with special needs and disabilities; Assessments 3 times per year; Comprehensive developmental, behavioral, health and dental screenings; Volunteer and leadership opportunities; Limited transportation services. CAI HS/EHS is federally funded by the Administration for Children and Families. The Office of Head Start provides guidance, oversight and on-going monitoring of the program. We are a member of the National Head Start Association, the New England Head Start Association and the MA Head Start Association. Head Start and Early Head Start operate in nearly every community in the United States and its territories.
Jack Robinson Child Care Center Head Start - Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Location: Lynn, MA - 01905
Contact Phone: (781) 581-7220
Details: A preschool program for children ages 3-5, Head Start prepares children for kindergarten, to be ready physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially. With trained staff specialized in early education, children participate in individual and group activities. This free program is available for those who meet income eligibility and live in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus or Swampscott and prioritizes the most urgent needs including homeless children, children in foster care, or children with disabilities, for example.
Leo Early Head Start Stepping Stones Family Center - Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 581-7220
Details: Early Head Start provides parenting and child care resources to pregnant women, infants aged 6 weeks to 3 years old, and is the beginning of a comprehensive birth-to-five program. This free program is available for those who meet income eligibility and live in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus or Swampscott.
Seacoast Center Head Start - Community Action, Inc.
Location: Newburyport, MA - 01950
Contact Phone: (978) 372-5052
Details: The Community Action, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (CAI HS/EHS) program provides comprehensive services for children ages 0-5 and serves approximately 250 infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, fathers and preschoolers. This program offers: The highest quality educators, classrooms and outdoor space; Kindergarten preparedness utilizing curriculum aligned with MA Early Learning Standards; Healthy meals and snacks; Family and health services; Mental health/wellness services; Services for children with special needs and disabilities; Assessments 3 times per year; Comprehensive developmental, behavioral, health and dental screenings; Volunteer and leadership opportunities; Limited transportation services. CAI HS/EHS is federally funded by the Administration for Children and Families. The Office of Head Start provides guidance, oversight and on-going monitoring of the program. We are a member of the National Head Start Association, the New England Head Start Association and the MA Head Start Association. Head Start and Early Head Start operate in nearly every community in the United States and its territories.