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Head Start and Early Head Start in Presque Isle, ME

3 centers in Presque Isle (Aroostook County). 1 offer Early Head Start, from pregnancy to age 3, and 3 offer Head Start preschool for ages 3 to 5. You apply through 2 programs, which report 102 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 Maine

$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 Presque Isle

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

  • ACAP Early Care & Education Center Gouldville

    Early Head StartHead Start

    44 Park St, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    Run by Aroostook County Action Program · 66 funded slots

    (207) 764-0733
    CallDirections

  • ACAP Early Care and Education Center SAD#1

    Head Start

    16 Griffin St, Pirctc, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    Run by Aroostook County Action Program · 16 funded slots

    (207) 764-1356
    CallDirections

  • Little Feathers Head Start

    Head StartAmerican Indian and Alaska Native

    56 Micmac Dr, Ste 3, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    Run by Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians · 20 funded slots

    (207) 768-3218
    CallDirections

Where to apply in Presque Isle

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 Presque Isle.

  • Aroostook County Action Program

    2 centers · Early Head Start and Head Start

    (207) 768-3045

  • Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians

    1 center · Head Start

    (207) 764-1972

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Other benefits in Maine

Having a baby in MaineBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 214% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveYesMedicaid pays for a doulaPendingSee Maine