Child & Family Service | Early Head Start & Head Start

What is Early Head Start & Head Start?

Early Head Start and Head Start provide a FREE comprehensive program of early learning, health, and family well-being to income or categorically-eligible children and families, with the goal of promoting school readiness. The program is uniquely designed to prepare Hawaiʻi’s most vulnerable youth to succeed in life, beyond their education.

Early Head Start Home Visiting

Through home-based visiting on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, Early Head Start provides prenatal support services to expectant mothers and their families. Our home visitors can guide an expectant mother through the necessary medical care and support throughout the different stages of pregnancy. This includes discussing birth plans, and providing tips on getting a partner involved in the entire process.

The home-based program also provides educational services for children zero to three years of age by empowering the parent to be the child’s first educator. Topics include:

Early Head Start Infant & Toddler Classroom

The Infant and Toddler Classroom is for children up to 3 years old. The program provides early continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services. The center-based program provides early learning care and enrichment experiences to children in a physical education setting that mimics a school classroom space.

Head Start Preschool Classroom

The Head Start Preschool Classroom is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The program offers a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood development and school readiness. Children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn through play-based activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Our goal is to prepare each child for a successful transition to kindergarten, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in their educational journey.

Parental Involvement

Parents are the key to success in Early Head Start and Head Start. As members of the Parent Committees and Head Start Policy Council, parents help decide how the program is operated. Parents are invited to volunteer in all phases of the Head Start program at any time.

Am I Eligible?

The Early Head Start & Head Start programs are open to all Hawaiʻi residents at no cost to families. For more information on enrollment options, please call our CFS Early Head Start & Head Start program: 808.245.5914

Early Head Start & Head Start Locations

Kauaʻi Island – 808.245.5914
Kapaa
Located on the back of Kapaa Elementary School Campus
4886 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746

Kekaha
Located at the Kekaha Methodist Church
8563 Elepaio Rd., Kekaha, HI 96752

Koloa
Located on the Koloa Elementary School Campus
3223 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Lihue Early Head Start Infant & Toddler & Head Start
Located on the Immaculate Conception School Campus across Isenberg Park
3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue, HI 96766

Oʻahu Island – 808.720.7407
Ewa Beach
Early Head Start at Consuelo Cottage for Infants & Toddlers
Located toward the back of the Child & Family Service Campus
91-1841 Fort Weaver Rd., Ewa Beach, HI 96706