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Head Start and Early Head Start in New Orleans, LA

47 centers in New Orleans (Orleans Parish). 38 offer Early Head Start, from pregnancy to age 3, and 18 offer Head Start preschool for ages 3 to 5. You apply through 8 programs, which report 2,071 funded slots here. It's free if you qualify.

Source: Office of Head Start service locations, as of October 2026. Each program reports its own sites, so call before you visit. Closed sites are left out.

Who qualifies in Louisiana

$27,320a year or less for a family of three, or $33,000 for four. That's the 2026 federal poverty line, Head Start's income limit.

You also qualify at any income if you get TANF or SSI, your child is in foster care, or your family is homeless.

Sources: 45 CFR 1302.12; HHS poverty guidelines

Poverty guidelines for every family size

Centers in New Orleans

Listed A to Z. A center may serve only some ages; the tags show which programs it runs.

  • 3 Sisters Academy

    Early Head Start

    9015 Morrison Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 16 funded slots

    (504) 504-7572
    CallDirections

  • Carbo Early Learning Express EAST

    Early Head Start

    7016 Read Lane, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 24 funded slots

    (504) 766-7356
    CallDirections

  • Carbo Early Learning Express EAST Too

    Early Head Start

    7034 Read Ln, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 17 funded slots

    (504) 354-9627
    CallDirections

  • Carrollton-Dunbar Head Start/Early Head Start

    Early Head Start

    9301 Colapissa St, New Orleans, LA 70118

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 18 funded slots

    (504) 325-5818
    CallDirections

  • Carrollton-Dunbar Head Start/Early Head Start

    Head Start

    9301 Colapissa St, New Orleans, LA 70118

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 34 funded slots

    (504) 325-5818
    CallDirections

  • Children's Palace

    Early Head Start

    5615 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 8 funded slots

    (504) 245-2752
    CallDirections

  • Clover, Inc. Early Head Start

    Early Head Start

    901 Richard St, New Orleans, LA 70130

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 144 funded slots

    (504) 523-6221
    CallDirections

  • Clover, Inc. Head Start

    Early Head StartHead Start

    1600 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 142 funded slots

    (504) 523-6221
    CallDirections

  • Cuddly Bear

    Early Head Start

    3600 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 14 funded slots

    (504) 364-0423
    CallDirections

  • Diana Head Start/Early Head Start

    Early Head Start

    2144 Pace Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 34 funded slots

    (504) 325-5800
    CallDirections

  • Dr. Peter W. Dangerfield Training Center

    Head Start

    1402 S Norman C Francis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70125

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 51 funded slots

    (504) 459-4820
    CallDirections

  • Dryades YMCA (Child Care Partner)

    Head Start

    2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 34 funded slots

    (504) 874-6278
    CallDirections

  • Educare New Orleans

    Early Head StartHead Start

    3801 Saint Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 150 funded slots

    (504) 308-3400
    CallDirections

  • Gentilly East Head Start Center/Early Head Start Center

    Early Head Start

    4347 Reynes St, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 18 funded slots

    (504) 325-5827
    CallDirections

  • Gentilly East Head Start Center/Early Head Start Center

    Head Start

    4347 Reynes St, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 68 funded slots

    (504) 325-5827
    CallDirections

  • Giggles Child Development Center

    Early Head Start

    1539 Bartholomew St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 8 funded slots

    (504) 682-2266
    CallDirections

  • Gilda's Preschool

    Early Head Start

    7653 Lacombe St, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 16 funded slots

    (504) 242-2175
    CallDirections

  • Hope Early Head Start

    Early Head Start

    4521 Martin L King Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 18 funded slots

    (504) 459-4820
    CallDirections

  • Incarnate Word Head Start and Early Head Start

    Early Head StartHead Start

    8326 Apricot St, New Orleans, LA 70118

    Run by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans · 90 funded slots

    (504) 861-6342
    CallDirections

  • James Singleton Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Early Head Start

    14441 Curran Rd, New Orleans, LA 70128

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 34 funded slots

    (504) 325-5839
    CallDirections

  • James Singleton Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Head Start

    14441 Curran Rd, New Orleans, LA 70128

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 51 funded slots

    (504) 325-5839
    CallDirections

  • Kid's Kingdom

    Early Head Start

    2903 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 16 funded slots

    (504) 373-5038
    CallDirections

  • Kids of Excellence Child Development Center- HIggins

    Early Head Start

    3301 Higgins Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 34 funded slots

    (504) 293-7900
    CallDirections

  • Litttle Steps Learning Center

    Early Head Start

    4335 Werner Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 8 funded slots

    (504) 243-6000
    CallDirections

  • Magic Street Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Early Head Start

    2101 Lafitte St, New Orleans, LA 70112

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 26 funded slots

    (504) 577-2142
    CallDirections

  • Magic Street Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Head Start

    2101 Lafitte St, New Orleans, LA 70112

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 52 funded slots

    (504) 577-2142
    CallDirections

  • Pearlie H. Elloie Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Head Start

    3029 Wall Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 68 funded slots

    (504) 325-5807
    CallDirections

  • Priscilla R. Edwards Head Start Center

    Early Head StartHead Start

    1962 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Central City EOC for Total Community Action, Inc. · 60 funded slots

    (504) 210-1143
    CallDirections

  • Royal Castle

    Early Head Start

    2810 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 16 funded slots

    (504) 504-7572
    CallDirections

  • Royal Castle

    Early Head Start

    3800 Eagle St, New Orleans, LA 70118

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 17 funded slots

    (504) 377-1769
    CallDirections

  • SEA3 Academy

    Early Head Start

    7931 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 20 funded slots

    (504) 324-8515
    CallDirections

  • Sentino Early Childhood Academy

    Early Head Start

    10080 Morrison Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 32 funded slots

    (504) 293-7900
    CallDirections

  • Shelia?s Kiddie Cottage

    Early Head Start

    4349 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70131

    Run by Clover, Inc. · 12 funded slots

    (504) 881-7060
    CallDirections

  • Shiloh Gardens

    Early Head Start

    2521 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 32 funded slots

    (504) 555-7572
    CallDirections

  • St. David Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Early Head Start

    1230 Lamanche St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 18 funded slots

    (504) 459-4846
    CallDirections

  • St. David Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Head Start

    1230 Lamanche St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 51 funded slots

    (504) 459-4845
    CallDirections

  • St. John the Baptist

    Early Head StartHead Start

    1920 Clio St, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans · 105 funded slots

    (504) 259-2557
    CallDirections

  • St. Mary of the Angels Head Start and Early Head Start

    Early Head StartHead Start

    2225 Congress St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Run by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans · 52 funded slots

    (504) 227-3470
    CallDirections

  • St. Paul the Apostle Head Start and Early Head Start

    Early Head StartHead Start

    6828 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans · 169 funded slots

    (504) 503-1234
    CallDirections

  • TCA @ Joey Georgusis Center for Children

    Early Head StartHead Start

    615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 28 funded slots

    (504) 671-6542
    CallDirections

  • TCA at Mahalia Jackson Head Start/Early Head Start

    Head Start

    2405 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 51 funded slots

    (504) 359-6891
    CallDirections

  • TCA at Mahalia Jackson Head Start/Early Head Start

    Early Head Start

    2405 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS) · 42 funded slots

    (504) 359-6891
    CallDirections

  • Urban League Head Start/Early Head Start Center

    Early Head StartHead Start

    2800 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Urban League for Total Community Action, Inc. · 60 funded slots

    (504) 944-0801
    CallDirections

  • Viney Reynolds Child Development Center

    Early Head Start

    3501 Erato St, New Orleans, LA 70125

    Run by Total Community Action, Inc. · 32 funded slots

    (504) 459-4848
    CallDirections

  • Wilcox Academy- BROAD

    Early Head Start

    1678 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 23 funded slots

    (504) 293-7900
    CallDirections

  • Wilcox-SUNO

    Early Head Start

    6071 Press Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Boys Town Louisiana, Inc. · 18 funded slots

    (504) 293-7900
    CallDirections

  • World Class Learning Academy

    Early Head Start

    8250 I 10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126

    Run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O · 40 funded slots

    (504) 556-7572
    CallDirections

Where to apply in New Orleans

You apply to the program, not to one center. Each number here is the program's enrollment line: staff check whether you qualify, tell you which centers have room, and add you to the waiting list if they're full. Counts are centers in New Orleans.

  • Total Community Action, Inc.

    14 centers · Early Head Start and Head Start

    (504) 872-0336

  • Total Community Action, Inc. (EHS)

    8 centers · Early Head Start

    (504) 872-0336

  • Boys Town Louisiana, Inc.

    7 centers · Early Head Start

    (504) 293-7900

  • Clover, Inc.

    6 centers · Early Head Start and Head Start

    (504) 523-6221 ext. 126

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - N.O

    6 centers · Early Head Start

    (504) 556-7572

  • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

    4 centers · Early Head Start and Head Start

    No line reported

  • Central City EOC

    1 center · Early Head Start and Head Start · for Total Community Action, Inc.

    (504) 267-5491

  • Urban League

    1 center · Early Head Start and Head Start · for Total Community Action, Inc.

    (504) 944-0801

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