Complete and submit the Family Pre-Application.
Enroll
Take the first step to getting your little one enrolled in a Drake University Head Start program.
Step 2
After submitting the online enrollment form, a member of the Recruitment Team will contact you within five working days to arrange a convenient time to continue the application process. At that time, further explanation will be provided to you as to what information you will need to gather (listed below) and at what point in the process it is needed.
- Family Income (for 1 year)
- Income tax return
- 1040
- W2
- 12 months of pay stubs
- written statement from employers
- or documentation of TANF/FIP and SSI (bring current notice of decision)
- Child’s Birth Verification
- Medipass, Hospital, or State certificate
- Child’s Physical Exam (within 1 year or current for age)
- A Lead Test and Hemoglobin must be included (if the child is one year of age or older)
- Child’s Immunization Card
- Child’s Dental Exam (within 12 months if the child is one year of age or older)
Please understand that no application submitted to Drake University Early Head Start/Head Start is guaranteed acceptance into the program.
Questions About Applying?
If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to our team. We’re happy to help.
