New Lexington Head Start & Early Head Start

07/23/2026

Benefits are issued as a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child, and most benefits will arrive between May and July.

If you don’t receive benefits but were expecting them or think you may be eligible, it’s not too late! You can still apply or contact the hotline at 866-244-0071, Option 1, for more information. (We're always here to help, too)!

It never hurts to apply or ask!

07/23/2026

Early Head Start Families: Join us for our upcoming socialization at the Roseville Splashpad on August 6th at 2:30 pm! 😎

07/10/2026

Thank you Early Head Start families who joined us at the center to enjoy the foam party Socialization. We had a wonderful time with you all. ☺️

07/10/2026

Yup… It’s back! Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to families in our community. Many eligible children are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT through other programs they already participate in.

🍎But, some eligible families will need to apply. Help spread the word so families know it’s easy to see if they’re eligible and apply at sebt.ohio.gov.

07/09/2026

📣New Lexington Head Start is hiring two (2) Center Based Teachers! Please see below for position details and learn how to apply:

These are 40 hour per week positions working 10 months a year. A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred. Consideration may be given for an Associate’s degree. Salary is $18.92 – $25.54 an hour depending on educational qualifications with a full benefit package.

Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Please send resumes to Patty Watts at 3 Cardaras Drive PO Box 220, Glouster, Ohio 45732 or send an email to [email protected].

07/09/2026

New Lexington Head Start has openings for children, 3-5 years of age, in the Center Based and Home Based program. The school year is quickly approaching - Apply today!!

⬇️Click the link below to apply or feel free to call 740-342-1333 to fill out an application over the phone.
https://hapcap.org/child-family-programs/head-start/head-start-application/

06/20/2026

📣 CALLING ALL MAMAS, GRANDMAS, & ANYONE WITH LITTLE ONES! 📣
Need to stock up on kids' gear? Come check out our HUGE Yard Sale in Deavertown today! 🧸👗
We are absolutely LOADED with kids' stuff—from newborn necessities all the way up to toddler sizes and beyond. We’ve been organizing like crazy, and there are some amazing finds waiting for you.
Just a sneak peek of what’s here:
👕 Mountains of Clothes: Tables full of sorted baby and kids' clothing, including cute dresses, tops, and bottoms.
🧸 Big Toys & Playsets: A beautiful wooden climbing arch, a fun play kitchen, baby walkers, and an awesome rockers and ride alongs!
🦖 Action & Building Toys: Massive bins full of toy dinosaurs, large building blocks (Mega Bloks!), and heavy-duty construction trucks.
📚 So Much More: Books, dolls, stuffed animals, baby bathtubs, nursing bottles, plate sets and utensils and activity centers! ALL THE THINGS.
The best part? ALL SALES ARE BY DONATION! 💕 We know how fast kids grow, so we want to make sure these items are super affordable for everyone in our community.
📅 WHEN: Tomorrow! SATURDAY, JUNE 20th
⏰ TIME: 9:00 AM - ???
📍 WHERE: Deavertown U.M. Church
11857 State Route 669 E, Crooksville, OH 43731
🗺️ Directions: [suspicious link removed]
Check out the pictures below to see for yourself! 👇
✨ Please SHARE this post and TAG your mom friends below who love a great deal! See you all tomorrow! 👋✨

06/19/2026

Way to go Grace! 📚👏🏼

CONGRATULATIONS to Grace! She is a recent graduate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio program in Perry County! We thank her and her family for participating in this early literacy program. We also thank all local sponsors including EHFAR, Ludowici Roof Tile, Wendy's, McDonalds, and Dairy Queen for our graduation awards. To sign your child up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio program in Perry County, visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/ .

06/15/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances the socialization is canceled for tonight and is re-scheduled for this Thursday, June 18th at 5:00PM at the center. We will be doing the tie-dye then.