Head Start
Carter County Headstart
Carter County Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program for low-income children and their families. Providing children with a learning environment which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in an age appropriate manner is the primary goal of the program. Children must be 4 years old by August 15, to register for Head Start. Applications will also be accepted for 3 year olds on a "space available" basis. When registering a child, it is helpful to bring the following information: birth certificate, social security card, and immunizations records. PreK requires proof of annual income. ( For any family experiencing homeless, migrant/immigrant, and/or an English Learner, you may provide a birth certificate and social security card; however, they are not required to enroll the student.)
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted for Pre-K and Head Start students. Please use this link or QR code to complete the application.
If you use the QR code to complete the application, we ask that you bring your child to the registration event to complete screenings.
