Thank you for your interest in the Head Start and Early Head Start Program! Please complete the application fully and be ready to submit the following documents so that we can ensure eligibility determination in a prompt manner. Required Documentation: - Child Applicant Birth Certificate - Child Applicant Immunization Record - Income Documentation (12 months) - SNAP, TANF, SSI Documentation (if applicable) - Other Documents (Foster or Kinship Care Documentation, IEP or IFSP, therapy notes etc.)
Parent/Guardian
Please answer questions about education and income based on the date of the application. For teen parents, only enter "Yes" if 19 years or younger on the date of the application.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Email Address (Required)
Confirm Email Address
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
Lives with Family (Required)
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Asian Languages
English
French
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed (Required)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
Employment Status (Required)
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Training or School
Unemployed
Child's Relationship (Required)
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody (Required)
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support (Required)
Yes
No
Teen Parent (Required)
Yes
No
If Teen Parent, Subsidized?
Yes
No
Address
Please provide the address that the child most frequently resides.
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Mailing Address same as Living Address
Mailing Address
Address Line 2
City
State
ZIP
Additional Parent/Guardian
Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income, and related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Email Address
Confirm Email Address
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
Lives with Family
Yes
No
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Asian Languages
English
French
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
Employment Status
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Training or School
Unemployed
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
If Teen Parent, Subsidized?
Yes
No
Family Information
For Work First (TANF), SSI, WIC, or SNAP, only answer "Yes" if you are currently receiving benefits. Proof of Income and copies of award letters will be requested.
Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)
One Parent Family
Two Parent Family
Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)
Foster parent(s) not including relatives
Grandparent(s)
Other
Parent(s) (e.g. biological, adoptive, stepparents)
Relative(s) other than grandparents
Primary Language at Home (Required)
American Sign Language
Asian Languages
English
French
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Is another language being acquired or learned at home?
Yes
No
Number in Household (Required)
Number in Family (Required)
Gross Annual Income (Required)
Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services from WIC? (Required)
Yes
No
WIC ID (if applicable)
Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military? (Required)
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military? (Required)
Yes
No
Emergency Contacts
Add Emergency Contact
Child (Applicant)
Please complete the section below for the child that you are applying for.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Asian Languages
English
French
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Primary Health Coverage (Required)
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Other Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Insurance Number
Medicaid Eligibility (Required)
Not Eligible
On Medicaid
Potentially Eligible
Medicaid Number
Doctor/Medical Home
Atkins Family Practice
Ave Maria Family Practice
Batish Family Medicine
Camp Lejeune
Carolina Pediatrics - Hampstead
Carolina Pediatrics-Wilmington
Center For Ped. Behav. Health
Children's Health of Carolina
Clinic for Special Children
Conway Medical Center
ECU Health
Hanover Pediatrics
JCMC
Kidz Care (Leland)
Kidzcare (Wallace)
Kidzcare Pediatrics (Hampstead)
Kidzcare Pediatrics (Wilmington)
Knox Clinic Pediatrics
MedNorth
New Hanover county DSS
Novant Health
Novant Health Family Medicine
Novant Health Michael Jordan
Novant Health UNC Children's
Novant Health- Rocky Point
Novant-Oceanside Family Medicine
Pelican Family Medicine
Sandpiper Pediatrics
Seaside Pediatrics
SLV Health
The Peduatric Center
Wilmington Health (MJ)
Wilmington Health at Leland
Wilmington Health At Northchase
Wilmington Health-Mayfaire
Wilmington Health-Porters Neck
Dental Coverage (Required)
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Dental Coverage Number
Dentist/Dental Home
Atlantic Dental Group
Dimock Weinberg & Cherry - Coast
Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry
Family Comprehensive Cosmetic De
Kool Smiles
Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Ortho
Mayfaire Family Dentistry
Myles Family Dentistry
Smile Starters
Smith Fanily & Cosmetic Dentist
Sunshine Children's Dentistry
Sweet Tooth Dental
Wilmington Kids Dentist
Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry
Your Community Dental
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)
Yes
No
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
2026-2027 Head Start Application
If your child turned 3 on or before 8/31/2026, please complete this application.
2026-2027 Early Head Start Application
If your child was NOT 3 on or before 8/31/2026, please complete this application.
2025-2026 Early Head Start Application
If your child was NOT 3 on or before 8/31/2025, please complete this application.
2025-2026 Head Start Application
If your child turned 3 on or before 8/31/2025, please complete this application.
Location Preference
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Additional Applicant
Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?
Add Another Applicant
Siblings
Are there other children in the family?
Add a Sibling
Thank you for applying for Head Start or Early Head Start. Please feel free to submit you required documents to asmith@earlylearningacademies.com. A member of our team will be reaching out regarding your application. Once all needed documents are provided, Head Start staff will provide a determination within 1-2 weeks.
Required information is missing, see above.