ENROLL IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
We provide high-quality, comprehensive preschool for children ages 3 to 5 in Gallatin and Park Counties. Funded through a Head Start grant, our program serves over 150 children in HRDC-operated classrooms in Bozeman and Belgrade, as well as in Livingston through a partnership with the Livingston School District.
We support healthy child development and strong families by offering early learning opportunities, health and nutrition services, mental health and disability support, and access to vital family resources like housing, food, education, and financial coaching.
Preschool for 3-5 Year Olds
Head Start
If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 (who turns five after the school district cutoff of September 10), your family may qualify for our free preschool services through HRDC’s Head Start grant.
Eligibility is based on factors such as income below 130% of the federal poverty level, receiving SNAP, TANF, or SSI, having a foster child, or experiencing homelessness. Families who spend more than 30% of their income on housing may also qualify, as excess housing costs can be deducted from gross income.
WHO CAN ENROLL
2025 Gross Income Cap by Family Size:
Family of 2 earns $27,495.00
Family of 3 earns $34,645.00
Family of 4 earns $41,795.00
Family of 5 earns $48,945.00
Family of 6 earns $56,095.00
Family of 7 earns $63,245.00
Family of 8 earns $70,395.00
For families with more than 8 in household, add $5,500 for any additional family member.
HOW TO APPLY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
p: 406.586.9652
e: headstart@thehrdc.org
This website is supported by Grant Number 08CH012523 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of HRDC and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
