Preschool 3 to 5 years (Head Start Classrooms)

Head Start is an early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5 from low-income families. The program operates 5 days a week for 41 weeks each year, with summers off. Daily hours vary by location.

Head Start promotes school readiness by supporting children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment. Services include education, health, and family well-being. Our teachers are highly qualified, with at least an Associate’s Degree, and most have earned Bachelor’s Degrees.

Teachers engage families in their child’s development and learning. All children receive developmental and health screenings and ongoing assessment. Larger sites have Family Support Workers who help connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children and families receive the services they need. Families are also supported in working toward goals related to housing, education, financial security, and other areas of family well-being.

Service Area

Knox, Penobscot, and Piscataquis Counties

Hours and Locations

School-year services are available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Dover-Foxcroft – Morton Avenue
• East Millinocket – Dirigo Drive
• Old Town – Middle Street
• Rockland – High Street

Hours have not yet been announced for the following location:

• Penquis Bright Beginnings Child Development Center – 31 Hillside Avenue, Bangor

For Enrollment Information

Please contact the ERSEA Team at ERSEATeam@penquis.org, 207-973-3567, or 207-852-0783.