Enrollment

Head Start of Washington County is committed to providing quality services for your child and his/her total family. Early Head Start programs serve pregnant women and children from birth to age three. Head Start Programs serves children ages three to five years. Early Head Start children may qualify to transition into the Head Start Program or another Pre-K Program. Head Start of Washington County is MSDE Certified and OCC Licensed Program.

Families must reside in Washington County and meet federal income guidelines for eligibility into the program. Those receiving financial assistance, SNAP, and/or other TANF services from the Department of Social Services could be eligible. Families receiving SSI benefits and SNAP are automatically eligible. Children are not required to be potty trained.  

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND

We accept applications and enroll children year round why wait enroll your child today!  

Head Start of Washington County will continue to fulfill our mission of providing children with nurturing experiences, and a strong foundation for developmental growth and opportunities to achieve school readiness.

Head Start Classes (Children age 3 to 5 years)

Full-Day | Part-Year (September-June) Classes operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm;
Monday through Friday at MLK Center (131 W. North Avenue)

Full-Day | Part-Year  (September-June) Classes operate from  9:00am to 3:00pm;
Our HS2 Pre-K Class operates from 9:00am-3:30pm;
Monday through Friday at Sargent Shriver HS Center (837 Spruce Street)

Full-Day | Full-Year (September-August)
Classes operate from 7:00am to 5:00pm depending upon parent work or school schedule;
Child Care Scholarship/Vouchers are required for this center & transportation is by parent;
Monday through Friday at Elgin Station Center (40 Elgin Blvd.)

Full-Day | Part-Year (September-June)
Classes operate from 9:00am to 3:00pm;
Monday through Friday at Noland Community Center (1048 Noland Drive)*
* Note: Children in McCleary Hill can also be transported to this classroom. Children living in 
Noland/McCleary Hill, age birth-3, will attend our Shriver Center.

Early Head Start Classes (Children birth to 2 years)

Full-Day | Full-Year (September-August) Classes operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm;
Monday through Friday at MLK Center (131 W. North Avenue)

Full-Day | Full-Year (September-August) Classes operate from 9:00am to 3:00pm;
Monday through Friday at Sargent Shriver Center (837 Spruce Street)

Full-Day | Full-Year (September-August)
Classes operate from 7:00am to 5:00pm depending upon parent work or school schedule; Child Care 
Scholarship/Vouchers are required for this center & transportation is by parent;
Monday through Friday at Elgin Station Center (40 Elgin Blvd.)

Home Based Option
This option offers in home education. Teachers make weekly educational visits
and socalizations to allow children & parents to engage with others.

We are also able to work with expectant mothers.

ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY!                                                         

Within the Child Enrollment Package are directions and details of what documentation must be submitted along with the Eligibility and Selection Form.  The packet also contains forms that need to be completed by your child's Doctor, and all forms need completed before your child can start attending classes.  If you are unable to print these documents please stop by one of our centers and pick up a copy.

Proof of income documentation must be attached to Enrollment Application 

• Copy of W2 Form
• Copy of actual tax forms filed with the IRS (Tax Form 1040  & State Tax Form)
• Department of Social Services Award Letter (Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, SNAP Acceptence Letter,)
• Social Security Award Letter ( SSI)
• Unemployment Benefits Record (copy of benefits page)
• Paycheck Stub (12 months worth of paystubs, all Employers)
• Child Support documentation
• You must show proof of income for the past 12 months
• Completed  Enrollment ,Eligibility and Selection Form (Child Enrollment Application) 

ENROLL AS A PREGNANT MOTHER TODAY!

Expectant Mother Enrollment Packet | Required Application Documents

Proof of income documentation that is needed to apply 

• W-2 Tax Forms 
• Copy of actual tax forms files with the IRS (Tax Form 1040)
• Department of Social Services Award Letter (Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, SNAP Acceptence Letter,)
• Social Security Award Letter ( SSI)
• Unemployment Benefits Record (copy of benefits page)
• Paycheck Stub (12 months worth of paystubs, all Employers)
• Child Support documentation
• You must show proof of income for the past 12 months
• Completed  Enrollment,Eligibility and Selection Form (Expectant Mother Application) 

When you have completed the Applications  you may email them to Missi Jones mjones@headstartwashco.org  OR drop it off or mail it to the address listed below:

Head Start of Washington County, Inc.
Enrollment Office | Sargent Shriver Center
837 Spruce Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT RECEIVING MONEY TO PAY FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE?

The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy/Child Care Vouchers) Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. The program is managed through a centralized vendor Child Care Subsidy Central (CCS Central). For more information visit Maryland.gov website at https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
To attend our Elgin Station Center a Child Care Scholarship is required.