About Charles City Head Start

Welcome to Charles City Head Start, located in the heart of Charles City. For years, Charles City Head Start has proudly served our community by offering a warm and nurturing space where children can explore, learn, and grow. Our programs are thoughtfully crafted to support early learning and childhood development, ensuring your child has everything they need to flourish. At Charles City Head Start, we focus on safety, fun, and learning while creating a loving environment that families in Charles City trust. With the care and expertise of our wonderful educators, your child will build confidence, creativity, and a sense of wonder. In Charles City, Charles City Head Start offers 7 fundamental guidelines for picking the perfect preschool or childcare center. First and foremost, there should be a warm and welcoming staff that never makes any child or parent feel like they don’t belong. Then there must be a secure environment for children, including an open area where one can see all children at all times and where children can freely move about and even make some noise. It should also be clean and neat for both children and parents. Next, there must be experienced and knowledgeable staff. There should be staff that has been trained on engaging and stimulating programs. Finally, there must be social opportunities for the children, payment options that don't turn parents hair gray, and a location that is close to work or home. We are all that and more at Charles City Head Start.