Program Serving POLK, FL

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. Head Start

A Head Start program operating 27 centers across 13 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
300 Lynchburg Road
Lake Alfred FL 33850-2576
Contact Phone
(863) 956-3491
Website
http://www.polk-fl.net/parents/preschool/
Locations
27 centers
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About This Organization

Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. They engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals. Significant emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents in the administration of local Head Start programs.
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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 Enroll Your Child in Polk County Public Schools If you are new to Polk County, please take some time to browse this website as it offers a vast amount of information. Parents and guardians have two choices for beginning the enrollment process: Gather the necessary documents below and visit the school your student is zoned for to obtain a paper enrollment packet –OR- Gather the necessary documents below and use the Parent Portal to initiate the registration process electronically, then visit the school to complete the process If you wish to use the electronic process through the Parent Portal to save some time in the registration process, please follow these instructions: Visit the Parent Portal at https://parent.mypolkschools.net Log in using your existing Parent Portal account –or- create an account if you do not already have one. Click the menu item titled “Pre-Registration,” then follow the on-screen prompts. If you need assistance with the use of Parent Portal to

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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