Phone (419) 784-5136 | Address: 1933 E 2nd Street Defiance, Ohio 43512

Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year!

NOCAC Head Start is currently accepting applications.

Head Start is a free, comprehensive early childhood program designed to support pregnant women and children from birth to age 5 in low-income families. Our services are available to eligible residents in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, and Williams counties.

Our Program Offers:

  • High-quality early childhood education

  • Health, dental, and nutrition support

  • Family engagement and social services

  • Safe, nurturing learning environments

Already receiving SNAP benefits? You’re automatically eligible to apply!

Get Started Today

To learn more or to begin the application process, please call us at 419-784-5136, ext. 1140.

Help your child build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning — with Head Start!