Head Start Program | Community Action Council of Howard County

9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Families with children 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of residency and income.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm(Closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm)

410-313-6440

Voice·

Main

Website

https://cac-hc.org/early-childhood-education

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Visit website to apply.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Payment Options

Free or no-cost care

Age Group

Children (2-12)
Infants (0-1)

Special Populations

Open to All

Offers an early childhood education program that includes educational, nutritional, and health services. Educational Programs More information:

Offers special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities

Last assured

08/13/2025

What's Here

Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays Early Intervention Child Care / Early Education Providers Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities Volunteer Opportunities Head Start Head Start & Early Pre-K Children with Special Health Care Needs

Providing organization

Community Action Council of Howard County

Provides the residents of howard county with a head start program, the fuel fund, meap, the weatherization program, emergency food, the emergency food assistance program, homeless care services, information and referral, a mentoring program and general financial assistance.