{"id":35,"date":"2026-02-26T21:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:57:49","slug":"program-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<h5>\n\t\t\tWelcome to CDI Head Start Serving\t<\/h5>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tSt. Mary&#8217;s County, Maryland\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>CDI Head Start is here to maintain continuous, high\u2011quality Head Start services and to support families with reliable early learning and family resources. We&#8217;re committed to making sure children keep learning and thriving while ensuring your community&#8217;s services remain steady and strong.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/4D310C8256C05B1A962AD4EFBF218609\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply for Services\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_226294002.jpg\" alt=\"A group of diverse, smiling young children standing together in front of a brick wall with their hands raised high in excitement\" height=\"1527\" width=\"2400\" title=\"A group of diverse, smiling young children standing together in front of a brick wall with their hands raised high in excitement\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><strong>Program Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Head Start Center-Based Preschool Program<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Collapse<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Head Start Center\u2011Based Preschool Program serves children ages 3-5 in safe, welcoming classrooms. Teachers support early reading, math, social, and emotional skills through play and hands\u2011on learning. Children receive healthy meals, health and dental screenings, and family support services.<\/p>\n\t<h3><strong>Why Head Start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Families choose Head Start because it&#8217;s more than a program, it&#8217;s a partner in your child&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t <p>Caring, qualified teachers<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Safe and welcoming classrooms<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Free healthy meals<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Health and development check-ups<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Support for family goals<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Strong community connections<\/p>\t\t\n\t<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_1728043928-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Building bright futures with Head Start program at a classroom setting focused on early childhood education for young learners\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Building bright futures with Head Start program at a classroom setting focused on early childhood education for young learners\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1484337633.jpg\" alt=\"Joyful, diverse children bonding through creative play, reflecting the supportive environment of our Head Start program\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Joyful, diverse children bonding through creative play, reflecting the supportive environment of our Head Start program\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><strong>About CDI Head Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>CDI Head Start is here to keep Head Start services operating and grow stronger programs in your community that thrive for years to come.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Horizontal_Color-1536x356.png\" alt=\"Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start Logo\" height=\"356\" width=\"1536\" title=\"Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start Logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>Mission<br \/>\n<\/strong>The mission of CDI Head Start is to serve children and families of low-income by fostering comprehensive, quality early childhood education services in community.\n\t<h3><strong>Interim Head Start Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some communities have Head Start or Early Head Start services\u00a0operated\u00a0by an interim provider.\u202fThe Office of Head Start oversees these programs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/OHS-Blocks-Logo-265x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"39\" height=\"44\" \/>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interim Head Start Services<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_614358055.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool students engaging in daily circle time to build social skills and community in a well-equipped Head Start classroom\" height=\"1350\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Preschool students engaging in daily circle time to build social skills and community in a well-equipped Head Start classroom\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tLocations\t<\/h3>\n  <table>\n   <tr>\n       <td><b>Name<\/b> <\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td><b>Phone<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td><b>Address<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n       <td><b>Admin Office<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(240) 720-7422<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>22099 Three Notch Rd, Ste 101, Lexington Park, MD 20653  <a href='http:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38.273625,-76.462811' target='_blank'>(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n     <tr>\n       <td><b>Point Lookout Head Start<\/b> <\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(240) 883-6778<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>26845 Point Lookout Rd, Unit 2, Leonardtown, MD 20650 <a href='http:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38.321236,-76.673816' target='_blank'>(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n       <td><b>St. Andrews Head Start<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(240) 284-0856<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>44078 St. Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619<a href='http:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/38.288023,-76.552276' target='_blank'>(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>We are currently accepting applications for all locations. Please note, center opening dates vary by location.<\/p>\n    Looking for Head Start services outside of our area? Check the <a href='https:\/\/headstart.gov\/center-locator' target='_blank'>Head Start Center Locator<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMore Information\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\" target=\"_self\">Eligibility Information<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_808166812-panorama-7dc44ad67060cf7a8e3444a215506037-.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool students demonstrating social-emotional bonding and early literacy skills during a collaborative reading activity.\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Preschool students demonstrating social-emotional bonding and early literacy skills during a collaborative reading activity.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Not sure if you qualify? We encourage you to apply. Our team is here to help you find out if you are eligible.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/4D310C8256C05B1A962AD4EFBF218609\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/4D310C8256C05B1A962AD4EFBF218609\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_815908122-panorama-d53729c519d6804afe25dfea5793ade9-.jpg\" alt=\"High-quality wooden toys and learning materials in a bright, inviting preschool classroom environment\" height=\"1200\" width=\"2400\" title=\"High-quality wooden toys and learning materials in a bright, inviting preschool classroom environment\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Submit your application for Head Start or Early Head Start Services<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/4D310C8256C05B1A962AD4EFBF218609\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick to Apply\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/community-resources\/\" target=\"_self\">Need Assistance?<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/community-resources\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_1724071816-panorama-e02cf495a2e8d9651b715a1c9d9e573b-.jpg\" alt=\"Boxes of Canned Food and Pantry donations with some people in the background\" height=\"1373\" width=\"2400\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help. We can connect you with helpful programs and services in the community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/community-resources\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/CDI-Head-Start-Calendar_StMary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/CDI-Head-Start-Calendar_StMary.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_479749665-panorama-ba17a6a0ceb38bf34a2479c768f62f06-.jpg\" alt=\"A person updating a calendar on the whiteboard\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"A person updating a calendar on the whiteboard\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>View the 2025-2026 Program Calendar<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/CDI-Head-Start-Calendar_StMary.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalendar\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\">Get Involved<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_750515247-panorama-8561060f2d9f3acee1194220a9b18601-.jpg\" alt=\"Young volunteers and a teacher working together to pack healthy food bags for a community outreach program\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Young volunteers and a teacher working together to pack healthy food bags for a community outreach program\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Strong programs grow with strong partners. Everyone has something to give.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/careers\/\" target=\"_self\">Join Our Team!<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/careers\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_415997592-scaled-panorama-70c9941f424e05f48dc65c4c630d7c50-.jpeg\" alt=\"Teacher with children using digital tablet in preschool classroom - Education and technology concept\" height=\"1656\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Teacher with children using digital tablet in preschool classroom - Education and technology concept\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Explore meaningful\u00a0job\u00a0opportunities\u00a0in our Head Start program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmaryscounty\/program-page\/careers\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Job Openings\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to CDI Head Start Serving St. Mary&#8217;s County, Maryland CDI Head Start is here to maintain continuous, high\u2011quality Head Start services and to support families with reliable early learning and family resources. 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