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πŸŽ’βœ¨ Head Start Open Enrollment Events! βœ¨πŸŽ’Looking for a preschool program for your child this fall? Join us for our weekly...
06/22/2026

πŸŽ’βœ¨ Head Start Open Enrollment Events! βœ¨πŸŽ’

Looking for a preschool program for your child this fall? Join us for our weekly open enrollment events!

πŸ“… Every Wednesday, June 24 – July 29
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ LEADS Head Start Center
986 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio

Stop by to:
βœ… Ask questions about Head Start and Early Head Start
βœ… Learn about our programs and services
βœ… Complete an application and enroll your child for the fall

Our Head Start program serves children ages 3-5 years old and families can enroll for any of our centers, including:

πŸ“ Newark
πŸ“ Pataskala
πŸ“ Utica
πŸ“ Marysville
πŸ“ Delaware

Head Start offers high-quality early childhood education, nutritious meals, and family support servicesβ€”all at no cost to eligible families.

No appointment necessaryβ€”just stop by and get your child ready to learn and grow! ❀️

πŸ“’ OPEN INTERVIEWSEvery Wednesday from June 24 through July 29Come learn about, apply for, and interview for positions in...
06/17/2026

πŸ“’ OPEN INTERVIEWS

Every Wednesday from June 24 through July 29

Come learn about, apply for, and interview for positions in our Head Start programs!

πŸ“ LEADS Newark Head Start Center
986 East Main Street
Newark, Ohio

πŸ•˜ Wednesdays | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We are hiring for positions in:
β€’ Licking County (Newark, Pataskala, Utica)
β€’ Union County (Marysville)
β€’ Delaware County

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to meet you. Stop by and explore a rewarding career with LEADS Head Start! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

πŸŽ‰ School's out for the summer!Our staff wrapped up another great school year and are already looking forward to welcomin...
06/16/2026

πŸŽ‰ School's out for the summer!

Our staff wrapped up another great school year and are already looking forward to welcoming students back this fall.

We're now accepting applications for Head Start preschool services at our centers in:

πŸ“ Newark
πŸ“ Pataskala
πŸ“ Utica
πŸ“ Marysville
πŸ“ Delaware

If you have a child who may be eligible for Head Start, complete our interest form and a member of our team will be in touch:

πŸ”— https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/207C9B287EE900484FE2331EF45C8914/C2AFAC9E87626864AD991BA53F34C19F?fbclid=IwY2xjawSc1OZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaU2xTZkt5SzRnRFJaUThic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHphegAaBRkPuLoPfFaGcUip9NB8GfgtDKEjNKmZ1cuCNSh86wVQN3gaTaWxw_aem_CRMynpw09dz777qo5kThmw

Please share this post to help us reach families who could benefit from Head Start services!

Looking for a part-time gig that gives back the community? Our friends at Food Pantry Network of Licking County are hiri...
06/15/2026

Looking for a part-time gig that gives back the community? Our friends at Food Pantry Network of Licking County are hiring a driver.

06/09/2026

πŸ“’ Important Notice for Produce Perks Midwest Shoppers

We have learned that the Produce Perks program has been defunded and will no longer be available after July 1. Any remaining green Produce Perks tokens must be redeemed by June 26.

🌱 The good news: SNAP, EBT, and WIC shoppers can still take advantage of the Canal Market District Match Program thanks to the generous support of the Licking County Foundation.

The market will match up to $100 on SNAP/EBT/WIC transactions. Spend $100 in benefits and receive an additional $100 to shop the market.

These matching funds can be used on eligible food items throughout the market.

Again, if you have green Produce Perks tokens, please plan to use them by the Friday Farmers Market on June 26, 2026.

Questions? Stop by the director's table in the center pavilion, and we'll be happy to help.

Congratulations to the Class of 2039! πŸŽ“πŸŽMany of our Head Start students have officially graduated and will be heading to...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2039! πŸŽ“πŸŽ

Many of our Head Start students have officially graduated and will be heading to kindergarten this fall! We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see them begin this next chapter of their educational journey.

Here are just a few photos of the many amazing students who are kindergarten-bound. While we weren't able to capture every graduate, we are celebrating each and every one of them as they prepare for kindergarten!

We wish all of our graduates a fun, successful, and memorable year ahead.

Once a Head Start kiddo, always a Head Start kiddoβ€”we can't wait to see all the great things you'll achieve! ❀️

We’re excited to see the Air Force Thunderbirds take to the local skies later this month for the Columbus Air Show. The ...
06/04/2026

We’re excited to see the Air Force Thunderbirds take to the local skies later this month for the Columbus Air Show. The Thunderbirds are known for their precision, teamwork, and commitment to excellence... all qualities we admire at LEADS β€” although we prefer to keep things right side up and closer to the ground. βœˆοΈπŸ˜„

05/26/2026

Looking for a new career?
LEADS will be at OhioMeansJobs at 998 East Main Street TODAY From 1-3!

Stop by and see us!

You may have come across this post. LEADS is thrilled to continue serving as the HEAP, PIPP, Weatherization, and EPP pro...
05/26/2026

You may have come across this post. LEADS is thrilled to continue serving as the HEAP, PIPP, Weatherization, and EPP provider for Licking County.

The changes mentioned in this post are administrative and do not affect customers. Additionally, they do not alter the roles or programs offered by LEADS and Licking County Job and Family Services.

Please reach out with any questions.

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159 Wilson Street
Newark, OH
43055

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17403498606

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