Head Start is a preschool program for low-income families with children aged 3, 4 or 5 years old. Operated by local agencies, this Head Start is located in the Hope Chapel, on Swede Street in Norristown. Head Start is involved with families. The facility works with parents and teaches them parenting skills. Head Start focuses on the needs of children, assisting them in growing mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.