We are committed to providing children a safe, caring and education-rich environment that enhances each child’s development, and prepares them for success in school and life. Together we stand in partnership with each family to help them reach self-sufficiency by meeting their individual needs, as well as supporting them to achieve their fullest potential for lifelong success.
Access to early education services is one of the earliest and most crucial ways to give young children the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. Our mission is to provide individualized learning experiences through play in a structured, clean, and safe environment. Learning opportunities for children are fun and engaging and enhance social-emotional development, cognitive development, science, math, language, early reading skills, art, and physical development.
Agnes Risley |
1960 Sullivan Lane,
Sparks 89431 |
Morning half-day session: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Bernice Mathews |
2700 Elementary Dive,
Reno 89512 |
Morning half-day session: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Cottonwood Fernley |
915 Farm District Road,
Fernley 89408 |
Morning half-day session: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
Afternoon half-day session: 12:45 PM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Desert Heights |
5310 Echo Avenue,
Reno 89506 |
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Echo Loder |
650 Apple Street,
Reno 89502 |
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Smithridge |
4950 Filbert Road,
Reno 89502 |
Morning half-day session: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
Afternoon half-day session: 12:45 PM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Sutro |
1100 E 8th Street,
Reno 89512 |
Morning half-day session: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday
Afternoon half-day session: 12:45 PM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Thursday Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Vassar HUCs |
2405 Vassar Street,
Reno 89502 |
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday |
Wooster |
1950 Villanova Drive,
Reno 89502 |
Full day session: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
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Head Start programs have a very small number of slots that can be used for children whose family income is higher than poverty level. If you are not sure you would qualify, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (775) 786-6023 or e-mail us at enrollment@csareno.org. Friendly staff are available to go over eligibility with you and we welcome all opportunities to help determine eligibility for services.
To apply for services, you can complete the process online without printing any forms.
If you have applied for our program previously, please DO NOT complete a new online application. Click Here to apply.
If you cannot complete the online application, you can PRINT the paper application and turn it in the following ways:
If you are submitting documents by mail or dropping them off to the office, please be aware we need only copies and DO NOT recommend you submit originals. We are not responsible for original documentation submitted in error.