General Program Questions

The parent is the child’s best teacher. 

Head Start / State Preschool - Comprehensive services to families with preschoolers in a 6 hour or 8 hour center base program.  Head Start - Comprehensive services to families with preschoolers in a 4 hour or 6 hour center base program.  Early Head Start / CCTR - Comprehensive services to families with infants, toddlers in a center base program. 

Head Start / State Preschool - Ages 3-5.  Early Head Start / CCTR - Willits (3m - 3y), Ukiah (18m - 3y) 

Yes, and our Disabilities Services Specialist can assist with additional support as needed. 

Eligibility and Enrollment Questions

Families that can provide proof of SNAP automatically income qualify.  Other income eligibility is as follows:  Head Start / State Preschool - Federal Poverty Guidelines and State Income Ceiling  Head Start - Federal Poverty Guidelines  Early Head Start / CCTR - Federal Poverty Guidelines and State Income Ceiling  Under certain circumstances 10% of families may be over Federal income guidelines

No, and we can help with potty training.

The only program where a fee may be applicable is Early Head Start / CCTR. All other programs do not have fees. 

To check on your application, please call 707-462-2582 during our business hours to speak with one of our Enrollment Coordinators.

Program Operations

Head Start / State Preschool - Since 1999 Head Start - Since 1968 Early Head Start / CCTR -  Since 1998

Head Start / State Preschool - Federal and State Preschool  Head Start - Federal  Early Head Start / CCTR - Federal / State Childcare 

We are pleased to inform you that Head Start remains open and committed to providing essential services to our community's children and families. Our dedicated team continues to offer comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to ensure the well-being and development of our youngest learners. We understand the importance of stability and support during these times, and we are here to assist you. Please reach out to us for any questions or additional information about our programs and services. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

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