Early Head Start - Northgate | Knox County Head Start
20 Northgate Drive, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
Early Head Start services are for families qualifying at 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or below, or are receiving SNAP/OWF/TANF cash assistance, SSI disability, or are foster families. Early Head Start is a birth-to-three program, and pregnant mothers are served in the Early Head Start home-based program.
Required documents
Previous year's income or current SNAP/OWF/TANF, SSI Disability verification, child's birth certificate, child's immunization record, health insurance, and current physical.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm.
(740) 397-2768
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call 740-397-2768 to register, or complete an intake form at www.knoxheadstart.org.
Fees
Full-day services for Early Head Start may have a parent co-pay with Title XX assistance. Private pay child care will have a fee. Call 740-397-2768 for more information or tuition rates.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
Early Head Start (Children ages 6 weeks to 3 years).
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Income eligibility applies.
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Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack
provided.
-Medical, dental, hearing, and vision screenings
provided.
-Family services
and monthly parent/family events
.
Last assured
11/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Knox County Head Start
Head Start programs provide comprehensive educational services focusing on school readiness and social-emotional growth; health, dental, and mental health services; services to children with disabilities; parent partnership and involvement; transportation; and daily nutritious meals.