Dasher Green Head Start

4.6(12 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Columbia, MD

About Dasher Green Head Start

Dasher Green Head Start is an early education program of the Community Action Council of Howard County in Columbia, providing free preschool to eligible 3 to 5 year old children who live in Howard County. The council's early childhood program offers full-day, year-round education, including before and after care and summer programming for eligible families, through Early Head Start, Head Start, MSDE Prekindergarten and tuition based programming for income eligible families. MSDE PreK serves children ages 3 to 4 from families up to 300% of the federal poverty guideline. Early Head Start seats for children 6 weeks to 2 years old are fully enrolled for 2026-2027, and submitted applications are placed on a waitlist once eligibility is verified. Rated 4.6 from 12 Google reviews, 10 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: kind teachers (2), academic growth (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Dasher Green Head Start

What ages does Dasher Green Head Start serve?

Dasher Green Head Start takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Dasher Green Head Start cost?

Head Start and Early Head Start are free federal programs for eligible families with children up to age five. Call (410) 313-6440 to ask about eligibility and openings.

Does Dasher Green Head Start accept child care subsidies?

Dasher Green Head Start has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (410) 313-6440 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

What are Dasher Green Head Start's hours?

Dasher Green Head Start offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Dasher Green Head Start?

Dasher Green Head Start has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Dasher Green Head Start run a summer camp?

Yes. Dasher Green Head Start runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

Does Dasher Green Head Start have a waitlist?

Yes. Dasher Green Head Start keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Dasher Green Head Start licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Dasher Green Head Start on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Dasher Green Head Start and how do I contact it?

Dasher Green Head Start is at 6680 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Its phone number is (410) 313-6440. It has a 4.6-star rating from 12 Google reviews.

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