CDCFC Headstart
Education Administration ProgramsOhio, United States51-200 Employees
CDCFC Headstart is a nonprofit organization in education administration that provides early education and development services to low-income preschool children and their families in Franklin County, Ohio. Operating since 1985, the agency offers Head Start programs for children ages 3–5 and an Early Head Start component for pregnant women and children birth to age 3, with services available at more than 60 locations. The organization emphasizes free services for those who meet federal poverty guidelines, alongside additional options such as Child Care Subsidy or private pay when eligible, aiming to prepare children for kindergarten and support family success. It serves a broad community through collaborations with local institutions and a diverse board of trustees, and is led by President & CEO Mattie B. James. In spring 2007, the program expanded to include Early Head Start, and recent activity includes operating on-campus childcare for Columbus State Community College, reflecting its ongoing role in expanding access to early education in the Columbus area.