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Head Start

Head Start & Early Head Start

Southwest Human Development

Phoenix

Official websiteCall 602-560-0000

Why this may fit

Arizona's largest early-childhood nonprofit operates free Head Start, Early Head Start and home-visiting programs for income-eligible Phoenix-area families.

  • Free
  • 0–2 years (baby & toddler)
  • 3–5 years (preschool)
  • Full day
  • Part day

Who can join

  • •Family income at or below federal poverty guidelines
  • •Child age birth through 5
  • •Priority for children in foster care or experiencing homelessness

Documents they usually ask for

  • ☐Proof of income
  • ☐Child's birth certificate
  • ☐Immunization records

How to apply, step by step

  1. 1Call 602-560-0000 or complete online referral form
  2. 2Enrollment Specialist contacts family to confirm eligibility
  3. 3Child placed at nearest available center or home-visiting slot

Questions to ask them

  • •Do you have an opening for my child's age right now?
  • •What are your opening and closing times?
  • •What is the total weekly or monthly cost?
  • •Is there a staff member who speaks Spanish every day?
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