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29 verified programs in Jacksonville and Duval County. Every one is free to use.
This Episcopal Children's Services center on West 8th Street runs both Head Start (free early learning for ages 3–5) and Early Head Start (pregnant women and children from birth to age 3), for families with low incomes. It is free — meals…
20 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Andrew Robinson Elementary hosts a Head Start classroom run by Episcopal Children's Services: free, full-day early learning for children ages 3–5 from families with low incomes, with meals included. The center's Family Advocate is Cherie Amaya at 904-916-4041; ECS can also be…
101 W. 12th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Beauclerc Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, meals included, on Jacksonville's Southside. The Family Advocate is Yonette Jones at 904-962-1279; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to know:…
4555 Craven Rd. West, Jacksonville, FL 32257
The Brentwood Center Head Start, run by Episcopal Children's Services, gives children ages 3–5 from low-income families free, full-day early learning with meals on Village Center Drive. The Family Advocate is Evelyn Ramos; reach the center at 904-674-6212 or ECS at (904)…
3465 Village Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32206
Brookview Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on the Eastside. Family Advocate Yonette Jones takes applications at 904-962-1279; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to…
10450 Theresa Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Child Care Resource & Referral is the free help desk for choosing child care in Duval County, where 400+ programs compete for your attention. A CCR&R specialist talks through what matters to your family — location, hours, type of program — and…
The Crawford Center on North Main Street is an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start site: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, serving the Northside. Family Advocate Mianca Lindsey takes applications at 904-609-1299; ECS central is…
11269 N. Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32218
The Developmental Learning Center (formerly DLC Nurse & Learn) is a faith-based nonprofit childcare and learning center built for children with special needs and medical complexities — serving Jacksonville since 1989. It offers year-round childcare, preschool, VPK, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC),…
4101-1 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Early Steps is free early intervention for babies and toddlers from birth to 36 months who have developmental delays, disabilities, or conditions that put them at risk of delay. Services happen where your child lives, learns, and plays. There is NO income…
653-1 West 8th Street, L16, Jacksonville, FL 32209
The Emerson Street center runs Episcopal Children's Services Head Start (ages 3–5) and Early Head Start (pregnant women and children birth to age 3) — free early learning for families with low incomes on the Southside. Family Advocates Cathy Wilson and Destiny…
3851 Emerson St., Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Fairway Oaks Head Start, run by Episcopal Children's Services on Golfbrook Drive, is free full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families. Family Advocate Cherie Amaya takes applications at 904-916-4041; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to know:…
5417 Golfbrook Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208
Gregory Drive Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on the Westside. Family Advocate Laretta Shorts takes applications at 904-749-4572; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good…
7800 Gregory Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32205
This is the front door to Episcopal Children's Services Head Start and Early Head Start across Duval County: free early learning for low-income families — Head Start full-day classes for ages 3–5, and Early Head Start full-day, year-round care for pregnant women…
8649 Baypine Road, Bldg. 7, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
John Love Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families. Family Advocate Charmaine Moore takes applications at 904-846-5652; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to know: Head Start…
1531 Winthrop St., Jacksonville, FL 32206
The Kennedy Community Center runs Episcopal Children's Services Head Start (ages 3–5) and Early Head Start (birth to age 3 and pregnant women) — free early learning for low-income families in the 32206 area. Family Advocate Tezara Wiley takes applications at 904-674-6212;…
1133 Ionia Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
LSF Early Head Start serves Duval babies and toddlers from 6 weeks to age 3 through child care partner sites and family child care homes in ZIPs 32206, 32208, 32209, and 32254 — early learning plus health and mental health support. Families…
1095 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206
The Methodist Children's Center (Impact Learning Center) on Herlong Road is an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start site: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on the Westside. Family Advocate April Winters takes applications at 904-884-2815;…
7915 Herlong Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
Normandy Village Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on Herlong Road. Family Advocate Betty Flores takes applications at 904-749-4448; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good…
8257 Herlong Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
Northwestern Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families in the 32209 area. Family Advocate Addisbell Espinosa takes applications at 904-884-2725; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to…
2100 West 45th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
Parkwood Heights Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, in the 32211 area. Family Advocate Ashley King takes applications at 904-609-1287; ECS central is (904) 726-1500.…
1709 Lansdowne Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32211
Ramona Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on the Westside. Family Advocate Amanda Shutts takes applications at 352-816-8038; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to know:…
5540 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, in the 32208 area. Family Advocate Rahsheeda Weston takes applications at 904-840-4739; ECS central is (904)…
4346 Roanoke Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32208
S.P. Livingston Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, in the 32209 area. Family Advocate Yamalis Ortiz takes applications at 904-767-0123; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good…
1128 Barber St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
School Readiness is Florida's program for help paying for child care: it gives eligible working families financial assistance for early education and child care so parents can stay employed or in training and become self-sufficient. You apply through the Early Learning Coalition…
6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290
The Southwind Villa Center runs Episcopal Children's Services Head Start on Newton Road: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families. Family Advocate Jensine Cole takes applications at 904-674-6212; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to know:…
8711 Newton Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216
The Sulzbacher early learning site on Springfield Boulevard runs Episcopal Children's Services Head Start (ages 3–5) and Early Head Start (pregnant women and children birth to age 3) — free early learning for low-income families, co-located with Sulzbacher's family services. Family Advocate…
5455 Springfield Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Timucuan Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center — free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on the far Westside. Family Advocate Amarri Thomas takes applications at 904-930-3867; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good…
5429 110th St., Jacksonville, FL 32210
VPK — Voluntary Prekindergarten — is free pre-K for Florida 4-year-olds, paid by the state, no income test. Your child qualifies if they turn 4 on or before September 1 of the school year; you may enroll that year or wait and…
6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290
Westview Elementary hosts an Episcopal Children's Services Head Start center: free, full-day early learning with meals for children ages 3–5 from low-income families, on Connie Jean Road. Family Advocate Shaterria Dawson takes applications at 904-962-1291; ECS central is (904) 726-1500. Good to…
5270 Connie Jean Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
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