SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY Early Head Start

The Early Childhood Education Center offers an infant-toddler program for children ages two weeks to three years. The center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and tuition is on a sliding fee scale based upon family income. The infant toddler program is more than childcare; we offer an age-appropriate curriculum which focuses on early childhood development. Services include health and nutrition, developmental screenings, and parent training and workshops. Support services for the entire family are available and parent involvement is encouraged as well. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided.

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.

Applications are available at the Early Childhood Education Center located at 4815 N. Center St. Scottsdale, AZ 85256. Please provide the following documentation: child's birth certificate and social security number, tribal ID cards for parent(s) and child, proof of income for the previous twelve months, and child's current immunization record. Children with disabilities are encouraged to apply.For more information, please call the Enrollment Technician Kim Anton at 480-362-2247.