Welcome to the City of San Antonio Early Head Start on-line application!

You and your child are very important and we want to make your application process as simple as possible. If you experience any issues with the application process, please call 210-206-5500.

EHS is an early learning school readiness program serving infant and toddlers, 6 weeks – 35 months.

Program Options:

• Stafford Early Childhood Center – families must live in Edgewood ISD

• Home Based option – families must live in Edgewood ISD or San Antonio ISD

• Blessed Sacrament Academy – Opening Winter 2024– families must live in San Antonio ISD

*The EHS program has limited slots. There is no specific time frame how long your child will remain on the waitlist. Enrollment is based on availability in the program/center you have chosen, and selection is based on priority points assigned at the time of application.

Our Mission: "Preparing children and engaging families for school readiness and life-long success"
Our Vision: "For every child and every family the best Head Start services every day"


Please complete the following information for the Primary Parent/Guardian:
Are you living at a temporary address? Are you in a home with a friend/relative due to loss of housing? (for example eviction, unemployment, fire, domestic violence, utilities disconnected, etc.) Are you in a shelter, transitional housing, motel, car, campsite, moving place to place, child protective services safety plan?
Click here to find a provider in your area.
Please complete the following information for the Secondary Parent/Guardian if applicable.
Please tell us about your family.
Our Early Head Start Program serves children from 6 weeks to 3 years of age. You will need to provide proof of age for each child applying for services.
- Your Address - Available Locations
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Click here to find a provider in your area.

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
Thank you for your interest in the Early Head Start Program! You will be contacted by a Family Support Worker to schedule an appointment! If you need further assistance, please contact us at 210-206-5500.
Required information is missing, see above.