HEAD START Now accepting applications for 3 and 4 year olds in Atascosa, Wilson and Karnes counties including Charlotte, Jourdanton, Pleasanton, Floresville, Stockdale, Karnes City and Kenedy. *Only accepting 4-year-olds in Poteet.
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.
Services for children and families
- Preschool
- Individualized teaching
- Degreed teachers
- Bilingual services
- Social services
- Parent trainings
- Meals and snacks
- Disability services
- Dental exams
- Mental wellness
- Health services
- Field trips
- Bus transportation at some facilities
- ADA transportation at some facilities
Enrollment Info
To apply, call the phone numbers listed above – or visit the location nearest you to pick up or drop off an application. Applications are also available to download below.
| FLORESVILLE 1005 5th Street Floresville, TX 78114 |
KARNES CITY 1025 East Main St. Karnes City, TX 78118 |
| KENEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 401 FM 719 Kenedy, Texas 78119 |
STOCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 800 South 6th Street Stockdale, TX 78160 |
| PLEASANTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 1209 Downey Dr. Pleasanton, TX 78064 |
JOURDANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 200 Zanderson Ave. Jourdanton, TX 78026 |
| POTEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1100 School Dr. Poteet, TX 78065 Only serving 4 year olds |
CHARLOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 168 Watson Ave. Charlotte, TX 78011 |
| KENDALL COUNTY 216 W. Highland Dr. Boerne, TX 78006 OR Kendall County Health Department OR Any Baby Can in Boerne |
Applications
Download the application below in either English or Spanish:
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Additional Information
For four decades, Head Start has propelled children from disadvantaged backgrounds toward success and prosperity. The national program raises the bar for all students so that our future leaders will have a strong foundation built on academic achievement and healthy living.
BCFS Education Services’ program provides education, health and social services to pre-school children ages 3 to 5. Participating children receive screenings, medical check–ups and dental check–ups, and advocates help low-income families access needed community resources.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
