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Child Care FAQs

Child Care FAQs

Who qualifies for Early Head Start and Head Start?

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  • Pregnant women, babies, and toddlers up through age 4.
  • Children who qualify for DHS subsidy
  • Children from families who receive public assistance, such as TANF or SSI
  • Children with disabilities
  • Children in foster care, regardless of income
  • Children from families with incomes below the poverty guidelines
  • Children being raised by their grandparents
  • Children from families experiencing homelessness
  • Pregnant women

What do I need to bring to apply for Early Head Start or Head Start?

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  • Your completed application
  • Proof of income for the last calendar year or last 12 months
  • Your W-2
  • 1040 Tax Return
  • Public Assistance TANF, SSI, or SNAP
  • Age required immunizations, up to date with age required well child exam along with birth certificate

Are children with disabilities or special needs accepted?

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Yes, Head Start programs welcome children with disabilities and special needs.

Can parents apply to work Early Head Start and Head Start at Sunbeam?

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Yes! Learn more.

What other Sunbeam programs serve birth to 4?

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How can parents volunteer in the classroom?

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Connect with your teacher or the front desk at your child's center for more information.

Can I choose between center-based and home-based options?

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Yes! Learn more about center-based services or Home Visitation.

What should I expect during a home visit?

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During a home visit, a trained professional will come to your home to provide educational activities, support, and resources. They will work with you to help your child learn and grow in a comfortable and familiar environment.

How does Head Start support my child's health?

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Head Start provides health screenings (vision and hearing), nutritious meals, and connects families with medical, dental, and mental health services through community partners. Learn more.

What if my child has allergies or special dietary needs?

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Head Start programs can accommodate children with allergies or special dietary needs. Be sure to inform the staff about your child's specific requirements.

I need a new parent handbook and/or school calendar. What do I do?

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Ask the front desk at your center for another copy.

This website is supported by Grant Number 06CH012537 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Sunbeam and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.