Childcare

LSF Early Head Start — Duval County

Verified · October 23, 2026

Early Head Start for babies and toddlers in Duval County, run through child care partner sites and family child care homes in ZIP codes 32206, 32208, 32209 and 32254. It covers early learning, health and mental health support, and family engagement. Note: in Duval County LSF offers Early Head Start only — Head Start for ages 3–5 is offered by LSF in other counties, not Duval.

Call 904-627-7276 Get directions Apply / official site
Organization
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF)
Address
1095 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Who qualifies
Children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old in Duval County whose families meet the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. Children in foster care, children experiencing homelessness, and children from families receiving TANF, SSI or SNAP are eligible regardless of income.
Income limits
Federal Poverty Guidelines as listed on the application page — household of 1: $15,650; 2: $21,150; 3: $26,650; 4: $32,150; 5: $37,650; 6: $43,150; 7: $48,650; 8: $54,150; add $5,500 for each additional person
Documents needed
Child's birth certificate (proof of guardianship/custody if applicable); proof of residency; proof of income for the past 52 weeks or previous calendar year (pay stubs, W-2, 1040, or employer statement); documentation of child's disability if applicable; photo ID of parent. Up-to-date physical exam and shot record must be on file before placement.
How to apply
Apply online through the Duval application on the LSF Head Start site (offered in English and Spanish), or download the application and drop it off at the Duval main office
Languages
English, Spanish (the Duval page offers "Apply in English / Aplica en Español")
Cost
No cost to families who qualify ("NO COST to low-income families, and a discounted cost for families that do not meet the maximum-income limits")
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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