The Preschool Services Department (PSD) administers the Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California Department of Education State Preschool program, as well as the Child and Adult Care Food Program in 43 locations throughout the County of San Bernardino. All programs are fully funded from Federal and State sources with no local cost.
PSD serves about 6000, disadvantaged families with children ages 0 - 5 and pregnant women. PSD’s priority population includes:
Children in Foster Care
Children under Child Protective Services (CPS)
Children with Disabilities and/or Special Needs
Children and families experiencing homelessness
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Who is Eligible?
Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements.
Pregnant women and
children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and
families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for
services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be
eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some
grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines
as well.
Families are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
How to Apply for Enrollment
Step 1
Download the Preliminary Enrollment Application (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open document). (go to: Head Start Preliminary Enrollment Application Form): http://hss.sbcounty.gov/psd/enrollment/HeadStartGenisisEnrollmentApplication.pdf
An intake appointment in order to complete the application process may be made by returning the completed preliminary enrollment application form to:
General Mail:
Preschool Services Department of San Bernardino County
Attention: Eligibility Unit
662 South Tippecanoe Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0630
An Eligibility Worker in your area will contact you and schedule an appointment at a convenient time for you. The Eligibility Worker will remind you as to what you need to bring to your appointment in order to expedite the application process.
Step 2
Once your appointment has been scheduled, please bring the following to your appointment:
Child’s Birth Certificate
Verification of Family Income
Medi-Cal
Center Locations
This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.
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this form. Official enrollment documents must be submitted directly to the local Head Start program.