Head Start

Name

Head Start

Legal name

Head Start of Lane County

Website

https://hsolc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH), Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Pre-Service ECE Credential Programs (Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees) (EDACAIAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Head start services
• Family support services
• Child development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Head Start Grant Funding: Head Start of Lane County operates as the sole Head Start Grant Recipient in Lane County, Oregon. The organization receives federal funding through the Head Start and Early Head Start grant programs to provide comprehensive early childhood education services to income-eligible families at no cost. While Head Start Preschool is free, there is a cost associated with the childcare portion of Full Day care for working or student families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Head Start of Lane County (HSOLC) provides free comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women in Lane County, Oregon. The organization operates as the sole federal Head Start Grant Recipient in the region, delivering Early Head Start (home-based, combination, and extended day) and Head Start Preschool programs (Part Day, Extended Day, and Full Day/Year), supported by health, nutrition, mental health, disability, and family services across 20 classroom locations.

Product overview

Head Start of Lane County is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive early childhood education program as the sole Head Start Grant Recipient in Lane County, Oregon. The core offerings consist of Early Head Start (birth to 35 months, including prenatal) and Head Start Preschool (ages 3-5), available in multiple service models: Part Day, Extended Day, Full Day, and Home-based. Services span Child Development, Health Services, Nutrition, Mental Health, Services to Children with Disabilities, and Family Services. The organization also operates SEEKERS, a free career training program for parents to become qualified teaching staff. The Central Kitchen produces approximately 200,000 meals annually. Seven education regions cover 4,620 square miles, serving over 1,000 families at 20 regional locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEEKERS: Specialized Employment Efforts Keep Education Running Smoothly - A free education and job training program for parents and guardians of Head Start children interested in employment with Head Start as a Substitute, Classroom Aide, Teacher, or Head Teacher.

Products and services

• Early Head Start Program Comprehensive early childhood program for children birth to 35 months and pregnant women, offered in Home-based, Combination, and Extended Day formats with prenatal education, postpartum support, and parental self-sufficiency support.
• Head Start Preschool Part Day Four-day-a-week, 3.5-hour preschool program for children ages 3-4 focused on kindergarten readiness, wellness, and social-emotional development.
• Head Start Preschool Extended Day Four-day-a-week, 6.75-hour program supporting research that more instructional hours lead to greater learning and retention for children ages 3-5.
• Head Start Preschool Full Day and Year Year-round program for working or student families requiring longer hours of care, serving children ages 3-5 from 7:30am to 5:30pm five days a week. There is a cost associated with the childcare portion of care.
• SEEKERS Career Training Program Free education and job training program for parents and guardians of Head Start children, providing early childhood education coursework and 150 hours of classroom volunteer experience to prepare participants for teaching careers; has employed over 60 Head Start parents since inception.
• Mental Health Services Mental health professionals available to every Head Start program to provide services for children and families, with ongoing training and support for quality classroom environments.
• Health Services Medical and dental services including establishing medical and dental homes, on-site dental prevention, hearing and vision screenings, and nutrition screenings with appropriate referrals.
• Nutrition Program Central Kitchen serves approximately 200,000 meals per year, with menus reviewed by a dietitian and approved by CACFP; the program accommodates cultural needs and special diets.
• Services to Children with Disabilities Special education services provided in inclusive classroom settings, with Individual Family Service Plan goals incorporated into Head Start individual education plans.
• Family Services Resources and referrals, crisis intervention, community involvement opportunities, and support for developing literacy, leadership, and employment skills for enrolled families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 families served annually across 20 locations covering 4,620 square miles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Oregon School Districts (for meal services)minorOthersHead Start of Lane County partners with local school districts throughout Lane County for meal services. School districts provide meal preparation and delivery for children at various Head Start classroom locations, supplementing the organization's Central Kitchen operations.
• Lundy Elementary SchoolminorOthersThe Lowell Head Start classroom is housed at Lundy Elementary School, providing classroom space and enabling co-location of early childhood education services with the elementary school system.
• Eugene LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start of Lane County partners with the Eugene Library to provide families with access to library resources, storytimes, and early literacy programs. The organization promotes the Eugene Library Kids Events calendar and free library card access for Eugene residents.
• Springfield LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start of Lane County partners with the Springfield Library to connect families with children's storytime events, library services, and early literacy resources in the Springfield community.
• Early Childhood Hub of Lane CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Early Childhood Hub of Lane County (EarlyChildhoodLane.org) is a community resource hub that includes a local family-friendly activity calendar, blog posts, free resources and programs for families. Head Start of Lane County directs families to this resource as part of its comprehensive family support services.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start of Lane County implements the Anti-Bias Curriculum developed by NAEYC. NAEYC's guidelines inform the organization's approach to addressing diversity, bias, and inclusion in the classroom.
• Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)minorOthersOregon DELC manages the Central Background Registry (CBR), which is a required enrollment for all Head Start staff and volunteers. DELC also processes CBR applications and sets childcare licensing standards that Head Start must meet.
• Oregon WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children)minorOthersHead Start of Lane County connects eligible families with the Oregon WIC Program, which provides nutritional support to income-eligible parents with children under age 5. Head Start provides information about WIC enrollment and nearest WIC office locations in Lane County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National non-profit delivering early childhood education, after-school care, and youth development programs in community-based settings. Comparable to HSOLC in operating licensed ECE programs serving income-eligible families through community partnerships.
• KinderCare Education: One of the largest private early childhood education and childcare providers in the US. Comparable to HSOLC in delivering center-based ECE to young children, though operating on a tuition-driven rather than grant-funded model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National non-profit providing youth development, education, and family services through local affiliates. Comparable to HSOLC as a federally and community-supported non-profit delivering youth and family programming in community settings.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: For-profit provider of employer-sponsored early childhood education and care at scale across the US. Comparable to HSOLC as a competing ECE delivery model targeting working families, though for-profit and not grant-funded.
• National Head Start Association: National membership and advocacy organization for Head Start programs. It is broadly comparable to HSOLC because it represents and supports all Head Start Grant Recipients, including HSOLC, with shared policy, training, and quality frameworks.
• Save the Children US: Large non-profit operating early childhood education, literacy, and family support programs for low-income children across the US. Comparable to HSOLC in serving income-eligible young children and families through grant-funded, integrated service models.

Regional players

• Options for All: California-based non-profit providing early childhood education and workforce development programs for underserved families. Comparable to HSOLC in operating grant-funded ECE programs combined with family economic mobility supports, though serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Neighborhood House (Seattle): Multi-service non-profit operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs in King County, Washington. Comparable to HSOLC as a regional Head Start grant recipient providing comprehensive birth-to-five ECE with wraparound family services.
• Child Care Resources (CCR): Regional non-profit child care resource and referral organization serving the Puget Sound region of Washington. Comparable to HSOLC as a non-profit working to expand access to affordable early childhood education through direct services and community partnerships.

Others

• Child Care Aware of America: National non-profit working to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care through research, advocacy, and resource/referral services. Comparable to HSOLC as a fellow ECE ecosystem participant addressing child care access for low-income families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HSOLC1
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• Facebookfacebook.com/HeadStartofLaneCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/head-start-of-lane-county

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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