Welcome To Child Start, Inc. Head Start
Based in the western region of Montana, Child Start, Inc. provides comprehensive childcare and educational services at no cost to qualifying families, including those that address the mental, social, and emotional development of children from 3 to 5 years of age.
Click below to learn more about our organization!
First Day of School!
2026-2027 School Year
Upcoming Events
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth
HEAD START CLOSED
Missoula & Plains
June 20, 2026
Library Storytime
Recruitment Event
1:30pm-2:30pm
Missoula Public Library
June 27, 2026
Clark Fork River Market
Recruitment Event
8:00am-1:00pm
225 S Pattee St.
Missoula, MT 59802
July 1, 2026
Out to Lunch
Recruitment Event
11:00am-2:00pm
Caras Park
July 3, 2026
Fourth of July (observed)
HEAD START CLOSED
Missoula & Plains
July 18, 2026
Clark Fork River Market Recruitment Event 8:00am-1:00pm
225 S Pattee St.
Missoula, MT 59802
July 18, 2026
Library Storytime Recruitment Event 1:30pm-2:30pm
Missoula Public Library
Head Start Cares About Your Whole Family
Both children and families are at the heart of our work at Head Start and Early Head Start programs. See if your family is eligible for services today!
Call us at 406-728-5460.
#GetaHeadStart
What’s Happening
Check out what’s new on our Facebook feed!
This is where we post the most information:
– Program events and activities
– Community resources and events
– Healthy family activities
– Inspiration and encouragement