What Can Head Start Do for Your Child
Head Start and Early Head Start provide educational activities, medical and dental referral services, nutritious meals and holistic support for the entire family. Priority is given to families whose income falls within the federal poverty guidelines or children with disabilities. Head Start also offers a prenatal program for expectant mothers.
For the safety of our students, families, and staff, a number of health and safety procedures have been instituted in our Head Start and Utah Community Action Programs. Read the full reports below.
How to Apply
Applications for Head Start and Early Head Start are accepted year-round. Apply early to secure your spot on our waitlist!
Already have a child in Head Start?
If you currently or previously had a child in UCA Head Start and would like to apply for another child, you do NOT need to fill out the online application.
New to Head Start?
Step 1: Complete an Application.
Please complete the online application form by clicking on the link below. Please complete step 2 to finalize your application.
Step 2: Phone Intake
Once you’ve submitted the online application, you will be redirected to our booking page to select an appointment date and time for a phone interview with a staff member. During this time, the staff member will help you to complete the application process.
Please have the following ready for your intake phone appointment. If you’re unable to provide any documentation below, please keep your scheduled appointment so that a staff member can assist you in finalizing your application:
- Verification of the child’s age (Birth Certificate and/or Medicaid card, baptism or blessing certificate, Foster Care placement letter, Hospital Certificate, I-94 or passport.)
- Child’s immunization record
- Proof of income for the previous 12 months (tax forms for the previous year are preferred, W-2 forms, check stubs, child support, unemployment, Social Security or military income, etc.)
- Proof of Residence (Recent copy of utility bill, rental agreement or mortgage statement in parent’s name that lists the address.)
- ADDITIONAL: If available, please also prepare a copy of your child’s most recent physical and dental exam (completed in the last 12 months), as well as medical and dental provider information.
If you have any questions please contact us at:
Email: ERSEAteam@utahca.org
Call: 801-359-2444
Eligibility
Head Start and Early Head Start accept applications year-round for children 0-5. For Head Start, younger children can join our waitlist. If applying for Early Head Start we serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Head Start is an equal opportunity program and does not discriminate against race, religion, or sex. Utah Community Action does not deny placement on the basis of a disability or its severity to any child. We do not provide transportation for students, however, assistance with carpooling or bus/TRAX vouchers are available.
If you have questions, please call the intake line at 801-359-2444 or e-mail us at erseateam@utahca.org.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda al 801-359-2444 o escríbanos a erseateam@utahca.org
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Head Start Classroom Locations (ages 3-5)
Bellview
9800 S. 800 E.
Sandy, 84094
Bennion
429 S. 800 E.
Salt Lake City, 84102
CCH – Cathy Caputo Hoskins
6447 W. 4100 S.
West Valley City, 84128
CCC – Copperview Community Center
8446 S. Harrison St. (300 West)
Midvale, 84047
Creekside
254 Gregson Ave. (3020 S.)
Salt Lake City, 84115
Escalante
1810 W. 900 N.
Salt Lake City, 84116
Grant
662 W. 6140 S.
Murray, 84123
Grantsville
7 S. Park Street
Grantsville, 84029
HJS – Hal J. Shultz
336 E. 3900 S.
Salt Lake City, 84107
Horizonte
1234 S. Main
Salt Lake City, 84101
JRR – James R. Russell
1240 American Beauty Dr. (1065 West)
Salt Lake City, 84116
Noorda Center
5361 S. 4220 W.
Kearns, 84118
Magna
8275 W. 3500 S.
Magna, 84044
Majestic
7430 S. 1700 W.
West Jordan, 84084
Meadowbrook
210 W. 3900 S.
Salt Lake City, 84107
Midvale
328 W. Wasatch St.
Midvale, 84047
Millcreek
4405 S. 1025 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Murray
73 W. 6100 S.
Murray, 84107
NBH – Neighborhood House
1050 W. 500 S.
Salt Lake City, 84104
North Star
1545 Morton Dr.
Salt Lake City, 84116
Palmer Court
999 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, 84111
Redwood
3060 Lester Street
Salt Lake City, 84119
Riley
1410 S. 800 W.
Salt Lake City, 84104
Sandy Boys and Girls Club
450 E. 8680 S.
Sandy, 84070
Shriver
1307 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, 84104
SLCC – Salt Lake Community College
4600 S. Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, 84123
SSL – South Salt Lake
2825 S. 200 E.
Salt Lake City, 84115
Tenth East Senior Center
237 S. 1000 E.
Salt Lake City, 84102
Terra Linda
8400 S. Old Bingham Hwy
West Jordan, 84088
Kearns Early Childhood Center
5242 S. 4820 W.
Kearns, UT 84118
Tooele
222 N. Coleman
Tooele, 84074
UNP – University Neighborhood Partners
1578 W. 1700 S.
Salt Lake City, 84104
U of U – West Village Childcare
1945 E. Sunnyside Ave.
West Village Child Care Center,
Salt Lake City, 84108
Wendover
1007 Skyhawk Dr.
Wendover, 84083
West Jordan
7220 S. 2370 W.
West Jordan, 84084
Early Head Start Classroom Locations (ages 0-3)
Creekside
254 Gregson Ave. (3020 S.)
Salt Lake City, 84115
CCH – Cathy Caputo Hoskins
6447 W. 4100 S.
West Valley City, 84128
Glendale
1388 Navajo St.
Salt Lake City, 84104
Horizonte
1234 S. Main
Salt Lake City, 84101
JRR – James R. Russell
1240 American Beauty Dr. (1065 West)
Salt Lake City, 84116
Kearns Early Childhood Center
5242 S. 4820 W.
Kearns, UT 84118
Noorda Center
4220 W. 5361 S.
Kearns, 84118
Meadowbrook
210 W. 3900 S.
Salt Lake City, 84107
Palmer Court
999 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, 84111
Sorenson
1383 S. 900 W.
Kearns, 84104
Terra Linda
8400 Old Bingham Hwy
West Jordan, 84088
Find an Office
Head Start Main Facilities
James R. Russell Facility1240 No. American Beauty Dr. (1040 W.)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
View map and get directions
Office (801)323-3900
Fax (801)323-1640