Application for Pathways for Children’s Early Education Programs

Thank you for your interest in Pathways for Children! We accept online applications year-round. Admission is based upon eligibility and available spaces.

How to Apply

To get started, please complete the application and upload:
- Documentation to verify your household income
- Proof of your child’s age

If someone is helping you complete the form (such as a translator or support person), please have them add their name in the Document Upload Area at the end of the application.


What Happens Next

Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive an email with next steps.


Program Options


Early Head Start (Ages 12 months to 2.9)

Located at our Gloucester center, serving children from: Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Ipswich, and Rockport.

Note: Admission is based on state and/or federal eligibility guidelines.


Head Start Preschool (Ages 2.9 to 5)

For eligible children living in:
Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Topsfield, and Wenham

Note: Admission is based on state and/or federal eligibility guidelines.


Salem Supportive Preschool Program (Ages 2.9 to 5)

Sliding scale fee for children in Salem area.


School Age Program (Kindergarten–Grade 5)

Year-round care in Gloucester, including:
- Afterschool care
- Early release days
- School vacation weeks
- Summer programming

We provide transportation from Gloucester Public Schools during the school year.

The School Age Program accepts state vouchers and private pay and offers financial assistance for eligible families.


Important Notes from the Health Department:

When entering your child’s pediatrician or dentist:

- Select their practice name from the drop-down menu
- If your child does not have a doctor or dentist, select NO DOCTOR or NO DENTIST
- If their provider isn’t listed, choose DOCTOR NOT LISTED or DENTIST NOT LISTED

Thank you again for choosing Pathways. We look forward to supporting your child’s journey!


Please enter legal names (use names listed on photo ID’s) in the corresponding fields.
Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.
Please provide your current living and mailing address.
Click here to find a provider in your area.
Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income and related by blood or marriage.
In the corresponding fields please enter legal names that match on a Photo ID's in the corresponding fields. Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.
In the corresponding fields please enter the legal name that match on the Birth certificate in the corresponding fields. Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.

Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

Add Another Applicant

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling
Required information is missing, see above.