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HCDE Compton Head Start at Northeast MSC
Free early childhood education for ages 3-5 at Northeast MSC.
By Northeast Multi-Service Center -- Apr 19, 2026
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Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Compton Head Start program at the Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding St in Houston's Settegast neighborhood. Head Start provides free early childhood education, developmental screenings, health and dental services, nutrition support, and family engagement programs for children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families. The program prepares children for kindergarten through structured learning in a nurturing classroom environment. HCDE operates this Head Start site as a partner within the multi-service center. Enrollment is based on federal income guidelines and priority populations. Source: Houston Health Department, houstonhealth.org.
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City of Houston neighborhood facility at 9720 Spaulding St that brings together multiple city departments and partner organizations under one roof. Services include senior meal programs, WIC, Head Start, community meeting space, chronic disease education, computer access, benefits application assistance, and cooling center services. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
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