General Info

McDowell County Schools Head Start is one of the programs offered by McDowell County Schools. It is a comprehensive child care program that is designed to meet the educational, health, nutritional, physical and social needs of children. The school district also offers Early Head Start and preschool programs. The program serves children up to 5 years. Children of families that meet federal income guidelines are served at no charge. McDowell County Schools Head Start program is offered at six different centers that include Early Head Start Center, Sugar Hill Center, Old Fort Elementary Center, Eastfield Elementary Center, Nebo Elementary Center and North Cove Elementary Center. It is located in Marion, N.C.