Leaguers Head Start

Leaguers Head Start is a preschool in Irvington, NJ, located at 100 Linden Ave. It operates as part of The Leaguers, Inc., a multi-purpose non-profit social services organization founded in 1943. The agency provides Head Start and Early Head Start services for over 1,100 children aged 3 to 5 and 400 infants and toddlers. Its centers are located in Newark, Irvington, Union Township, Roselle, and Elizabeth. The organization serves more than 1,700 families annually and is recognized as the oldest incorporated African American social service agency in New Jersey.

The curriculum focuses on school readiness, supportive learning environments, and developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to five. Beyond early education, the agency offers health and nutrition services, injury prevention strategies, and mental health support for families with exceptional children. Additional programs include a male mentoring initiative designed to encourage active, positive parenting roles, as well as parent, family, and community engagement activities. The organization also provides pregnant services, father’s programs, job and housing referrals, and an apprenticeship program. These services are delivered in collaboration with social service agencies across Essex and Union County to support holistic family wellbeing. The mission centers on enhancing the quality of life for children and families through diverse educational and cultural programs that foster self-growth, personal development, and pride in the community.

The Irvington location sits on Linden Ave, a very short distance from Walsh High School and Saint Leos School. It is also located about a quarter of a mile from Washington Avenue, Springfield Avenue, Eastern Parkway, and the Garden State Parkway.

The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews. This positive feedback reflects the experience of families who have utilized its early childhood education and social service programs in the Irvington area.

Leaguers Head Start brings over 70 years of dedicated community service to Irvington, combining early childhood education with comprehensive family support resources.