Montgomery County Head Start

A place for your child to learn, grow and play!

Program Type
Center
License Number
1100558

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days per week
Language(s) Supported
Spanish and English
Pay Schedules
Monthly and Weekly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Our Teachers

Our teachers and qualified staff have years of experience, associate degrees, CDAs and ongoing professional development. We are a Licensed center with an ambitious team and a Level 3 Paths to Quality through the State of Indiana.

Verified parent feedback and reviews

5.0 (1)
5.0 Overall
5.0 Outdoor Time
5.0 Atmosphere
5.0 Child Communication
5.0 Physical Space
5.0 Program Communication
5.0 Learning Environment
5.0 Provider Interaction

Reviews

5.0 Jun 22, 2026

Location

We are on the North side of Crawfordsville right off of Hwy 231.

About our program

Head Start is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to preschool age children and their families. Families must meet income guidelines to qualify, and this program is FREE.

Early Head Start is a federally funded program serving pregnant women and children from birth to three years of age. Families must meet income guidelines and be working fulltime/attending school full time to qualify. This program is $100/week and accepts CCDF vouchers. The hours of operation for this program are 6:00am-5:00pm, childcare hours based on your work/school schedule.

Full Day/ Full Year provides preschool AND childcare for parents who are working fulltime and/or attending school. Serving children ages 3-5 years old. This program is $75/week and accepts CCDF vouchers. The hours of operation for this program are 6:00am-5:00pm.

Home -Base Option program operates with a home visitor. Visits occur in the family’s home for 1.5 hours weekly. These visits focus on working with the parent to help the child explore, learn and grow. These families meet 2 times per month for playgroups. Head Start families take monthly field trips.

Admissions

Give us a call at 765-362-3575 to schedule an application appointment! Items to bring with you: Child’s Birth Certificate and 1 years’ worth of income (W2 or last 2 pay statements work).

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
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Amber Wheeldon
Program Director