Head Start Program | Community Action Council of Howard County

9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Families with children 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of residency and income.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm(Closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm)

410-313-6440

Voice·

Main

Websitehttps://cac-hc.org/early-childhood-education

Email[email protected]

Application process

Visit website to apply.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Payment Options

Free or no-cost care

Special Populations

Open to All

Age Group

Infants (0-1)
Children (2-12)

Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services. Educational Programs More information:

Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

Last Assured

08/13/2025

What's Here

Early Intervention Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays Head Start Head Start & Early Pre-K Volunteer Opportunities Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities Child Care / Early Education Providers Children with Special Health Care Needs

Providing organization

Community Action Council of Howard County

Provides the residents of howard county with a head start program, the fuel fund, meap, the weatherization program, emergency food, the emergency food assistance program, homeless care services, information and referral, a mentoring program and general financial assistance.