Head Start Centers
CAPRW Head Start has 18 locations across Ramsey County serving infants - 5 year olds with a variety of program options!
Community Action Head Start Centers
Research shows that quality early childhood education is essential for success throughout a child’s life. Enrolling your child in preschool will help nourish your child’s mind, emotions, and social skills and prepare them for kindergarten and beyond!
Preschool School Year (3-5 year olds)
Monday - Friday, 6 hours per day (Sept - June)
Center Name | Center Address | Hours |
Bruce Vento | 409 Case Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55130 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Eastside YMCA | 875 Arcade St. St Paul, MN | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
McDonough | 1544 Timberlake Rd. St Paul, MN 55117 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Midway | 775 Lexington Pkwy. N St. Paul, MN 55104 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Midway YMCA | 547 Wheeler St. N. St. Paul, MN 55104 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Mt. Airy | 91 Arch St E. St Paul, MN 55130 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
North Saint Paul | 2499 Helen St N. North St Paul, MN 55109 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Roosevelt | 1575 Ames Ave. St Paul, MN 55106 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Ruth Benner | 586 Fuller Ave. St Paul, MN 55103 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Skyline | 1247 St Anthony Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
West Side | 271 Belvidere St E. St Paul, MN 55107 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Infant, Toddler and Preschool Full Year (6 weeks - 5 years)
Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 5:30 (September - August)
Requires CCAP or Pathway 1 Scholarship
Find out more about CCAP! Find out more about Pathway One!
* Agape only serves infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 36 months
** Infant Room not available
Center Name | Center Address |
AGAPE* | 1037 University Ave W. St Paul, MN 55104 |
Battle Creek | 2181 Suburban Ave. St Paul, MN 55119 |
Ruth Benner** | 586 Fuller Ave. St Paul, MN 55103 |
University | 450 Syndicate St N. St Paul, MN 55104 |
Child Care Partnership Sites (3 - 5 year olds)
Hours vary. Contact Centers for exact days/time and eligibility.
Center Name | Center Address | Center Phone Number |
Community Child Care Center | 1250 Fifield Ave. St Paul, MN 55108 | 651-645-8958 |
Fraser Day Treatment | 450 Syndicate St N. St Paul, MN 55104 | 651-645-6445 |
Wilder Child Development Center | 911 Lafond Ave. St Paul, MN 55104 | 651-280-2600 |
Head Start & Saint Paul Public Schools Partnership
Head Start and SPPS are offering an exciting new no-cost Pre-Kindergarten program for eligible families inside St. Paul Public School buildings. The program will include family support, opportunities for parent involvement, health support, and the full benefits of being part of the SPPS community. This program has an age requirement of being 4 by September 1st.
All schools are Monday - Friday, September - June.
School Name | School Address | School Hours |
Eastern Heights Elementary | 2001 Margaret St St Paul, MN 55119 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Bruce Vento Elementary | 409 Case Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55130 | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Highwood Hills Elementary | 2188 Londin Ln E St Paul, MN 55119 | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM |