About Us

Our Head Start program operates out of 12 Early Head Start and Head Start locations across our two-county area. We’re excited to be a leader in providing outstanding educational opportunities for children and encouraging self-sufficiency in families. Throughout our history, we have successfully partnered with other organizations to improve access to services, avoid duplication of services, and maximize opportunities available to low-income individuals.

We also ensure that all children enrolled in our program receive nutrition, dental, health, vision, hearing, emotional wellness, and educational screenings, as well as appropriate follow-up and treatment when necessary. Highly trained teachers use a research-based curriculum daily to create a stimulating educational environment that prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

View our Family Handbook in English or in Spanish.

Applying

We are actively enrolling students ages 0-5 in Head Start. The program runs from August to late June or early July.

Applications can be completed online (for first time applicants only) or via a paper application. Completed paper applications can be returned to any of our centers by mail or in-person. Applications can also be dropped off or mailed to our main office (604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626) or emailed to our enrollment coordinator.

Submit an Online Application (first time applicants only)

Print a Paper Application

Head Start Centers

Williamson County Centers

Center	Address	Phone Number
Bartlett	620 W. Clark St. Bartlett, TX 76511	(254) 527-4645
Florence	203 Adams St. Florence, TX 76527	(254) 793-9495
Harris Ross	303 Ferguson St. Taylor, TX 76574	(512) 365-1070
Hutto	80 Mager Ln. Hutto, TX 78634	(512) 642-3144
Leander	396 Municipal Dr. Leander, TX 78641	(512) 570-0480
Mary Bailey	601 N. College St. Georgetown, TX 78626	(512) 863-5259
Rawleigh Elliott	103 Holly St. Georgetown, TX 78626	(512) 864-9733
Round Rock	1001 E. Main St. Round Rock, TX 78664	(512) 255-4536
T.H. Johnson	3100 Duck Ln. Taylor, TX 76574	(512) 352-2275

Burnet County Centers

Center	Address	Phone Number
Burnet	602 N. Wood St. Burnet, TX 78611	(512) 756-4777
Highland Lakes	8200 West FM 1431 Granite Shoals, TX 78654	(737) 667-0484
Marble Falls/ISD	901 Ave. U, Marble Falls, TX 78654	(830) 693-0497

Check out our Implementation Plan for COVID-19 here. This plan includes information regarding classroom set-up and arrangement, classroom materials and postings, staff and children’s health screening, PPE, child drop off and pick up, and much more.

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Notice of Participation in the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) announces their operation of the Child & Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be made available to all enrolled participants at no separate charge and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the course of the meal services.

The OWBC Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child and family development programs that prepare children from birth to five years of age to become successful school students and productive members of society. OWBC’s Head Start was started in the mid-1960’s and has grown into a multi-faceted program leading the way in implementing researched based best practices in not only child development, but health, nutrition, mental health, and social services.

Resources

• View Parenting Resources • View Teacher Tools
• Understood was created to help young children who think differently by providing them the support and resources they need to succeed. Understood focuses on making a real impact by offering tools, support, and community.
• The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.