About Us

Our Head Start program operates out of 10 Early Head Start and Head Start locations across our two-county area. We’re excited to be a leader in providing outstanding educational opportunities for children and encouraging self-sufficiency in families. Throughout our history, we have successfully partnered with other organizations to improve access to services, avoid duplication of services, and maximize opportunities available to low-income individuals.

We also ensure that all children enrolled in our program receive nutrition, dental, health, vision, hearing, emotional wellness, and educational screenings, as well as appropriate follow-up and treatment when necessary. Highly trained teachers use a research-based curriculum daily to create a stimulating educational environment that prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

View our Family Handbook in English or in Spanish.

Applying

We are actively enrolling students ages 0-5 in Head Start. The program runs from August to late June or early July.

Applications can be completed via a paper application. Completed paper applications can be returned to any of our centers by mail or in-person. Applications can also be dropped off or mailed to our main office (604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626) or emailed to our enrollment coordinator.

English Application
Spanish Application

Head Start Centers

Williamson County Centers

Center Address Phone Number
Bartlett 620 W. Clark St. Bartlett, TX 76511 (254) 527-4645
Florence 203 Adams St. Florence, TX 76527 (254) 793-9495
Harris Ross 303 Ferguson St. Taylor, TX 76574 (512) 365-1070
Hutto 80 Mager Ln. Hutto, TX 78634 (512) 642-3144
Leander 396 Municipal Dr. Leander, TX 78641 (512) 570-0480
Mary Bailey 601 N. College St. Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-5259
Rawleigh Elliott 103 Holly St. Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 864-9733
Round Rock 1001 E. Main St. Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 255-4536
     

Burnet County Centers

Center Address Phone Number
Burnet 602 N. Wood St. Burnet, TX 78611 (512) 756-4777
Marble Falls/ISD 901 Ave. U, Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-0497
     

 

Notice of Participation in the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) announces their operation of the Child & Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be made available to all enrolled participants at no separate charge and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the course of the meal services.

The OWBC Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child and family development programs that prepare children from birth to five years of age to become successful school students and productive members of society. OWBC’s Head Start was started in the mid-1960’s and has grown into a multi-faceted program leading the way in implementing researched based best practices in not only child development, but health, nutrition, mental health, and social services.

Resources

  • View Parenting Resources • View Teacher Tools
  • Understood was created to help young children who think differently by providing them the support and resources they need to succeed. Understood focuses on making a real impact by offering tools, support, and community.
  • The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.
Meetings

The Opportunities for WBC Head Start Policy Council meets monthly.

Agenda: Unless required to post history, we can start with the most current meeting agenda

Minutes: Unless required to post previous minutes, we can start with the most current meeting minutes

By-Laws: What are the most current by-laws?

Download our Head Start Policy Council By-Laws

Policy Council

The OWBC Head Start Policy Council is the governing body of the Head Start program, and works together in the spirit of shared governance with the Board of Directors and Staff in providing guidance and direction for the program. It is comprised of enrolled parents elected from their centers, community representatives and a designated representative from the OWBC Board of Directors.

Head Start Training

Head Start 101 – Session 2

Handouts For The Above Training:

Download Head Start 101 – Session 2 handouts

This website is supported by Grant Number 06CH011583-06 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.