About Us Employment Services We Provide Giving & Volunteering Latest News & Media Contact Us Resources Services We Provide LEADS Head Start / Early Head Start I've personally seen how LEADS Head Start and parents can change a child's future and teach you that anything is possible to accomplish. – Glenn Stillion, Head Start Parent Policy Council President Head Start leads parents and children in the right direction, giving them opportunities to better their lives. Many of our own staff leaders were former Head Start parents or children themselves. We are proud of the track record of Head Start in pointing people in the right direction. Head Start is a premiere quality development program for income eligible children ages three through five. It provides educational, medical, social service, and parent involvement opportunities for the families served and stresses positive attitudes, which are instrumental in developing the individual abilities. Early Head Start is a federally funded community-based program for income eligible families with infants , toddlers, and pregnant women. Early Head Start promotes healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhances the development of very young children, and promotes healthy family functioning. LEADS Head Start/Early Head Start is a leader in Early Childhood Education for young children and their families. Through an alliance of families, staff and community, LEADS Head Start fosters an environment of diversity to celebrate individuality and inner strength. LEADS Head Start offers comprehensive services to all children and families enrolled. We promote life-long learning to sustain the development of good citizenship. Scan HERE to apply. LEADS Administrative Office | 159 Wilson Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 | (740) 349-8606 LEADS Community Service Centers For Utility Assistance: Call 1-833-232-1751 LEADS Service Center 160 Wilson Street Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-3133 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Pataskala Service Center 12536 Adams Lane SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 Phone: (740) 927-9861 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday / Wednesday / Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Service Center 41 First Street Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-4481 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday by appointment only Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Utica Service Center 308 North Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 Phone: (740) 892-4192 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (Headstart) Hours: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Newark Head Start Center 986 East Main St. Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-1745 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Delaware Head Start Center 607 Sunbury Rd Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: (740) 363-8810 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Head Start Center 5312 Walnut Road NE Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-1123 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Marysville Head Start Center 111 Morey Drive Marysville, Ohio 43040 Phone: (937) 642-1230 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: © 2021 LEADS Community Action Agency - All Rights Reserved