Early Head Start Program

Getting Ahead with an Early Head Start

The Early Head Start (EHS) program is for low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

Three Locations serving infants and toddlers age 0-3 years old:

1. McNeilly Center for Children (Main Site)
   400 Meridian Street
   Nashville, TN. 37207
   255-2549 or 255-0853
2. McNeilly Center for Children (Infants & Toddlers)
   611 Stockall Street
   Nashville, TN. 37207
   780-5427 or 780-5428
3. Nashville Child Center
   4119 Gallatin Pike
   Nashville, TN. 37216
   262-3358 or 262-2044

This is a free program. Families must meet qualifications to participate.

If your child has a diagnosed learning disability (IFSP) or physical disability that affects their learning ability, your family is not required to meet the federal income guideline. Families desiring to enroll their children into the Early Head Start Program must meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. If you qualify you will need to bring:

• Proof of Family Income
• Insurance Cards
• Social Security Cards 
• Child's Birth Certificate
• Shot Record
• Current Well Baby physical

View this information in PDF form

2010-2011 EHS Annual Report