Long Island Head Start

Long Island Head Start Long Island Head Start (LIHS) offers no cost childcare to qualifying families. Long Island Head Start, is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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Long Island Head Start offers a variety of service models, depending on the needs of the family. Head Start and Early Head Start programs are based in centers. Some programs offer home-based services that assign dedicated staff who conduct weekly visits to children in their own home and work with the parent as the child’s primary teacher. Long Island Head Start serves thousands of children and the

ir families each year in over 20 licensed Head Start and Early Head Start centers throughout Suffolk County. What is Head Start? Head Start programs prepare the most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs promote the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from at-risk families by providing services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Head Start encompasses Head Start preschool programs, which serve children ages 3-5 years-old, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and Expectant Mothers. Head Start serves over 1 million children and their families in over 2,800 programs, employing 225,000 staff and teachers. There are more than 20,000 classrooms throughout the country.

07/13/2026

For more than 60 years, Head Start has embodied one of America’s most enduring promises: that every child, regardless of circumstance, deserves a fair chance to succeed. Today, that promise faces a threat that has nothing to do with demand or program quality. It’s simple math. Head Start serves ...

03/25/2026
Due to the extensive amount of snow that still needs to be plowed in order to meet safety requirements, all LIHS Head St...
02/24/2026

Due to the extensive amount of snow that still needs to be plowed in order to meet safety requirements, all LIHS Head Start and Early Head Start centers will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. We expect to be fully operational and open on Thursday. Thank you again for your patience.

Due to the significant amount of snowfall we received, all Long Island Head Start centers will remain closed Tuesday, Fe...
02/23/2026

Due to the significant amount of snowfall we received, all Long Island Head Start centers will remain closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

02/22/2026
For 60 years, Long Island Head Start has been building brighter futures across Suffolk County 💛Today, we are proud to sh...
02/20/2026

For 60 years, Long Island Head Start has been building brighter futures across Suffolk County 💛

Today, we are proud to share a special anniversary video that honors our history, celebrates our families, and looks ahead to the future we continue to build together.

In this video, we also recognize our incredible Staff Trailblazers — team members who have devoted 30 years or more to guiding generations of children and strengthening families across Long Island. Their dedication, compassion, and belief in every child are the heart of our legacy.

Thank you to every staff member, parent, board member, community partner, and supporter who has been part of our journey. Here’s to 60 years of love, learning, and stronger families — and the many more ahead.

🎥 Watch the video and celebrate with us! https://youtu.be/MDglb5jtgCQ?feature=shared
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A Legacy of Love & Learning

01/22/2026

✨ Celebrating 60 Years of Impact ✨

Long Island Head Start proudly invites our community to celebrate a milestone: our 60th Anniversary Celebration.

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Flowerfield Celebrations

Join us for an evening of music, dining, and celebration as we reflect on the legacy of Head Start and the lasting impact we’ve made together for children and families.

🎟️ Register today on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4pQTUAM

We look forward to celebrating with you. 💙

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98 Austin Street
Patchogue, NY
11772

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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