Learn How to Apply for Enrollment (English)
Head Start –
Submit documents to one of our centers to verify eligibility for the Head Start waiting list.
State Programs –
Do not submit eligibility documents until you have been screened and selected from StanWait.
Print or pick-up an enrollment packet.
If printing, ask a staff member which packet you need.
*Gather documentation and bring to your appointment. Please note that if your documentation is incomplete or if you miss the appointment you will be placed back on the waiting list.
Watch How to Apply Video
In this video we go step by step through the documents needed to verify your eligibility for enrollment.
Alternative Payment Program
For all programs except extended day...
Parents must have a verified need for services. In addition to the enrollment packet, complete the appropriate need form:
*Gather documentation and bring to your appointment. Please note that if your documentation is incomplete or if you miss the appointment you will be placed back on the waiting list.
Alternative Payment Program Providers
Families enrolling in the California Alternative Payment program (CAPP) must identify their provider. To learn about the different provider types, visit our supporting parents resource page or contact Resource and Referral at 209-238-6400. Once families have identified a provider, CAPP will work with the family to set up their identified provider as a payee. For additional information on documentation required for providers to be set up as a CAPP payee please call 209-238-6300.