Apply Online

Welcome to the Miami-Dade Head Start/Early Head Start online application.

Children served by the Head Start Program must be at least 3 years old and no older than 5 years of age. An application can be submitted before the child’s third birthday.

Children served by the Early Head Start program must be at least 2 months old and under 3 years old.

Both Head Start and Early Head Start program services are subject to eligibility and slot availability.

If you have previously submitted an application online; or, if you are a returning parent, do not submit another application using this online process. Please go directly to the center of your choosing with the required documents to apply and submit an application; or, download a Head Start/Early Head Start application from the Miami-Dade County web site and bring the completed application with the required documents directly to the center you have selected for your child.

Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many centers are not currently open to the public. Call in advance to make an appointment.

Complete all fields below. If you are having difficulty, contact us at 786-469-4622.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

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

Opt In for Text Messages

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

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Lives with Family

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

If Teen Parent, Subsidized?

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

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

Opt In for Text Messages

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

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Lives with Family

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

If Teen Parent, Subsidized?

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language at Home

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

Number in Family

Gross Annual Income

Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program?

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Is your family receiving services from WIC?

WIC ID (if applicable)

Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps?

Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military?

Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military?

Add Emergency Contact

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Race

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Other Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development?

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

1st Location Preference

2nd Location Preference

- 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 Miami-Dade Head Start/Early Head Start program. A representative will contact you within 5 business days to schedule an intake appointment. Bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, proof of income, and picture identification.

If you are having difficulty submitting this form, please call 786-469-4622.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings