Early Childhood Unit

The following documents must be turned with your application to be considered complete and screened:

• Social Security Card of child and parent
• C.D.I.B. Card
• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Income Verification

• Center Based: a classroom environment, which promotes early childhood development stages.

• Home Based: is a program designed to meet the needs of parents who are considered stay-at-home parents who wish to take part in the education of their children. A Home Visitor visits the home once a week for 1 1/2 hours and works with the parent to determine the education and social needs of the child. This option is available to the Early Head Start Programs in Mayes County.

Early Head Start serves the Tahlequah area only and offers services to prenatal mothers and children ages 0 - 3.

Applications will be screened and prioritized for enrollment opportunities. All children accepted for enrollment must submit a completed physical and dental upon entry into the program. If an application is on file, please contact the office to ensure the most current address and phone number are listed.

Annual ECU Events
• Little Olympics (non-competitive, fun, and physical activities for all children)
• Health and Safety Fair (to interact with Health and Safety Professional)
• Tree Lighting (for parents and staff to start the holiday season)
• Red Ribbon Activities (State-wide Drug Prevention Week)
• Week of the Young Child (To Celebrate Children!)
• Early childhood Conference (Intense Early Childhood Training)
• Parent Appreciation Banquet (To recognize outstanding parents)
• Head Start Scholarship Award (To help former program children attend college)