GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
HEAD START / PRE-K
NOW ENROLLING
* Inclusion is what we do! Families with Children that have a Disability are ENCOURAGED to apply *
How do I apply?
You can apply in person at the Head Start/Pre-K main office or online.
Apply Online
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Main Office
500 W. King St.
Quincy, Fl 32351
Eligibility & Enrollment
Families are selected for our Head Start/Pre-K program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.
Applications will NOT be processed for enrollment until all the following documentation is provided and verified:
- Proof of Age
- Proof of guardianship (if your name is not on the child's birth certificate)
- Verification of all family income of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the past 12 months such as:
a) Most current Income Tax form (1040, 1040A, W-2)
b) Check Stubs (12 consecutive months)
c) SSI, SSA, or Social Security Benefits - current award letter (s)
d) Child Support – total distribution (12 consecutive months)
e) Unemployment Compensations – current unemployment Letter of Eligibility
f) TANF (Cash Assistance)
g) Statement from Employer – on letterhead that includes; dates of hire, current pay rate, number of work hours per week, total income for the last 12 months, verification and signature date.
For more information about Head Start, click here.
Additional Documentation
- Physical - Must include Hemoglobin & Lead
- Immunization Record
- Dental Exam
- Valid Driver’s Licenses or State Issue I.D.
- Medicaid or Insurance Card
- VPK Voucher - 4 year olds ONLY
VPK Requirements 4-year olds ONLY
- Document containing name and street address of parent (No P.O. Box)
- Driver's License
- Utility Bill
- Lease Agreement
To apply for VPK voucher, click here.
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