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Head Start

Westside Head Start & Early Head Start

Catholic Charities Community Services

Phoenix · 85345

Official websiteCall 623-486-9868

Why this may fit

Faith-based nonprofit Head Start/Early Head Start grantee serving the West Valley (Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson) with full-day 8am-2pm sessions.

  • Free
  • 0–2 years (baby & toddler)
  • 3–5 years (preschool)
  • Full day

Who can join

  • •Household income at or below federal poverty guidelines (e.g. $33,000 for family of 4)
  • •Children 12 months to 5 years
  • •Categorical eligibility for SNAP, foster care, or homeless families

Documents they usually ask for

  • ☐Proof of income or SNAP/benefit letter
  • ☐Child's birth certificate
  • ☐Immunization record

How to apply, step by step

  1. 1Call your closest area office (e.g. 623-932-3517 for Glendale/Peoria/Surprise)
  2. 2Submit Application Checklist documents
  3. 3Family notified of placement at nearest West Valley site

Questions to ask them

  • •Do you have an opening for my child's age right now?
  • •What are your opening and closing times?
  • •What is the total weekly or monthly cost?
  • •Is there a staff member who speaks Spanish every day?
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