Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Springfield Head Start / Early Head Start is available in Springfield, MO.
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Springfield and Greene County. These free comprehensive programs offer early childhood education, health and dental screenings, nutrition services, and family support to low-income families. Programs serve children from birth through age 5.
Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Springfield, MO, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Springfield, MO can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, apply early; slots fill quickly
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programApply directly with Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start using the official program link on this page or call 417-862-1316. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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