Open Enrollment Window for BCPS Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Published in Local
02 Mar 2016

Parents and guardians can submit applications for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Head Start/Early Head Start programs during the following open enrollment windows:

March 7 – 18, 2016
April 4 – 15, 2016

The BCPS Head Start/Early Head Start Program serves three- and four-year-old children, and offers a full school day of educational enrichment activities with research proven curriculum focusing on the development of the whole child. In addition, Head Start and Early Head Start services include dental, health, nutrition, mental health and family support. The Early Head Start Program also provides services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers.

To apply, families must meet the income eligibility requirements, as determined by the Department of Health & Human Services 2016 Poverty Guidelines. Families of children with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To complete an application, parents or guardians must provide the following documentation:

Proof of age (child's original birth certificate or passport)
Child's Medicaid card (if eligible)
Proof of guardianship (if applicable)
Parent photo identification
Proof of all household income for the past 12 months (income is defined as the total money earned or received before deductions for all family members)
Proof of residence in Broward County

Head Start/Early Head Start Application Sites	Hours of Operation for Each Location
North Area Deerfield Park Elementary 650 SW 3rdAvenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33441	Central Area Lauderdale Manors Early Learning and Family Resource Center 1400 NW 14thCourt Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311	South Area Sheridan Technical Center 5400 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021	Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.