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Community Action Head Start Centers

Research shows that quality early childhood education is essential for success throughout a child’s life. Enrolling your child in preschool will help nourish your child’s mind, emotions, and social skills and prepare them for kindergarten and beyond! 

Enrollment Hotline: 651-603-5997
Enrollment Email: hs-apps@caprw.org

Eligibility Guidelines 

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Preschool Extended Day (3-5 year olds)

Monday - Thursday, 7.5 hours per day (Sept - June)

Center Name Center Address
Eastside YMCA 875 Arcade St. St Paul, MN
McDonough 1544 Timberlake Rd. St Paul, MN 55117
Midway 775 Lexington Pkwy. N St. Paul, MN 55104
Midway YMCA 547 Wheeler St. N. St. Paul, MN 55104
Mt. Airy 91 Arch St E. St Paul, MN 55130
North Saint Paul 2499 Helen St N. North St Paul, MN 55109
Roosevelt 1575 Ames Ave. St Paul, MN 55106
Ruth Benner 586 Fuller Ave. St Paul, MN 55103
Skyline 1247 St Anthony Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 (Class time: 8:30am – 4:00pm)
West Side 271 Belvidere St E. St Paul, MN 55107

Infant, Toddler and Preschool Full Day (6 weeks - 5 years)

Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 5:30 (September - August)     Requires CCAP or Pathway 1 Scholarship

* Agape only serves infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 36 months

**University Center is open from 7:00 - 5:30

Center Name Center Address
AGAPE* 1037 University Ave W. St Paul, MN 55104
Battle Creek 2181 Suburban Ave. St Paul, MN 55119
Ruth Benner 586 Fuller Ave. St Paul, MN 55103
University** 450 Syndicate St N. St Paul, MN 55104

Child Care Partnership Sites (3 - 5 year olds)

Hours vary. Contact Centers for exact days/time and eligibility.

Center Name Center Address Center Phone Number
Community Child Care Center 1250 Fifield Ave. St Paul, MN 55108 651-645-8958
Fraser Day Treatment 450 Syndicate St N. St Paul, MN 55104 651-645-6445
Wilder Child Development Center 911 Lafond Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 651-280-2600
Rainbow Child Development Center 605 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103 651-646-5272

Head Start & Saint Paul Public Schools Partnership

Head Start and SPPS are offering an exciting new no-cost Pre-Kindergarten program for eligible families inside St. Paul Public School buildings. The program will include family support, opportunities for parent involvement, health support, and the full benefits of being part of the SPPS community. This program has an age requirement of being 4 by September 1st.

All schools are Monday - Friday, September - June.

School Name School Address School Hours
Eastern Heights Elementary 2001 Margaret St St Paul, MN 55119 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Expo for Excellence Elementary 540 Warwick St St Paul, MN 55116 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Highwood Hills Elementary 2188 Londin Ln E St Paul, MN 55119 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Impact in 2023

  • Households Received Energy Assistance

    27,000

  • Children Enrolled in Head Start & Early Head Start

    1,391

  • Households Prevented from Losing their Homes

    332

  • Active Volunteers

    394

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