Head Start is a free, federally-funded early childhood program serving families with low incomes in the Manhattan-Ogden and Riley County School Districts. Head Start enrolls children ages 3-5 years and offers full-day and half-day preschool classes.

Some of the services that Head Start provides:

  • physical, dental, hearing and vision screenings
  • speech and language screenings and therapy
  • nutritious snacks and meals
  • social services
  • educational programs for parents
  • transportation available in some areas

Contact Head Start at:

1700 Leavenworth Avenue, Manhattan, KS  66502

785-587-2045