A Charter School System of the State of Georgia

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Overview

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The Early Learning Center Head Start program is available for children from low-income families between 3-5 years old, including those with special needs. Click below to determine if your family is income eligible for Head Start. https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines

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Eligibility

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Applicants must:

• Meet the threshold for income poverty guidelines

• Be a Resident of Baldwin County

• Be enrolling a child who will be 3 or 4 years of age by the school cutoff date of September 1, 2024

• Receive SNAP, SSI, Foster, TANF, Homeless

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Fees

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There is no cost to the parent/guardian

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How to Apply Online:

• The Online Application is only available to new first time applicants.

• Apply online if you have never completed an application before with the Early Learning Center!

• Online APPLICATIONS are available to complete starting January 17th-31st, 2024 by 5:30 p.m. for initial enrollment.

• Please complete your Online Application and submit the required documents during the interview application intake process.

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Required Documents

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• Copy of Certified Birth Certificate (Original Document

• Social Security Card child’s (Original Document)

• Proof of Residency (Utility bill for the previous month)​

• Proof of Income (W-2 or 3 pay stubs for the previous month)​

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Applications will be marked as incomplete until all required documents are received.

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DO NOT COMPLETE the online application if you completed a 2023-2024 application for your 3 year old and were placed on the WAITLIST.  You must update your application in person. Please bring all documents (Proof of Residency & Proof of Income) for updating and applying for the 2024-2025 School Term.  The Early Learning Center will be available Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. starting January 17th- January 31st, 2024 for updating the application and initial enrollment. We will be available from 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on January 31st.

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What’s the Next Step?

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A representative from the Early Learning Center will contact you within 2-3 business days by phone regarding your application and availability.

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Please contact the Early Learning Center 478-457-2461 if you have any questions or concerns.