You may access our on-line application by clicking here. Or you may call our office at 910-455-5530 or 910-346-6222, Ext. 21004 to request an application be sent to you.

For our Head Start program, the age for enrollment is between 3 and 4 years of age. (If your child will be 3 years on or before August 31st, he/she is also eligible to apply.)

No, Head Start does not require children to be potty trained for enrollment.

Income requirements are set by the federal government and are changed each year. The best way to see if your family qualifies is to submit an application.

Yes, we welcome children with special needs.

Legal court documents, adoption papers, or relevant documents stating that the child is temporarily in your care are needed for enrollment.

If you have already completed and submitted an application, there is a process that is called the Application Eligibility Review which determines if your family meets the Federal Income Guidelines and eligibility for the program. The review will also identify which program your child is eligible for. After completing this review, your child's application will be placed on the appropriate waitlist to await consideration for enrollment into one of our programs.

There are 26 Head Start classrooms in 7 centers located in Onslow County.

The hours vary with each center.

Yes, parents are always welcome to volunteer at their child's classroom.  However, during the current pandemic, visitors are limited to essential workers only.  Parents are encouraged to partcipate in their child's "virtual moments" and at-home learning activities to support their child's learning and development. 

No, your child will remain on the waitlist for the current school year until a vacancy occurs in that center.  If you move, you will need to contact our office.  However, families do need to update/re-apply for the next school year if still interested in preschool services. 

You will be notified during the summer if your child is either accepted into the Head Start program or placed on the waiting list.

The teacher or your Family Specialist will contact you to complete an enrollment packet to prepare for your child's enrollment into the program.

To find programs in your area, click here.