Head Start Preschool Centers Funding Disruption

closed/partially closed due to funding disruption

The government shutdown has caused a wave of closures of Head Start preschool centers across the United States. These centers, which serve low-income, homeless, or foster care children, rely heavily on federal grant payments that were due on November 1, 2025. Due to the shutdown, many centers have closed indefinitely or are operating with emergency funding from local governments and school districts. The closures impact thousands of families and children who depend on these centers for early education, meals, and therapy services.