• How to Enroll

     
    Click the button below to apply for the Kalamazoo RESA Head Start program by filling out the online Kalamazoo County Pre-K application. 
     
    Apply online
     

    You could download a hard copy of the 2022-2023 pre-K application here:

    To use fillable forms, make sure you download them to your computer then open them with a PDF viewer. Opening the forms in the browser will remove the fillable functionality.

    Eligibility

    At least one of the following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for the Head Start program:
     
    • Family income must be at or below 100% of the federal poverty guideline, or
    • Family is receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI), or
    • Family is homeless, or
    • The child is in foster care, or
    • There is no charge for Head Start Services
     
    If you need help determining if your child is eligible, please call Head Start at 269-250-9845.
     

    Enrollment

    Applications are accepted year-round from families who meet the eligibility criteria. The Head Start program runs throughout the school year. If classes are full, we will add your child’s name to a waiting list.
     
    To start the enrollment process, simply visit dreambigstartsmall.org or contact Head Start at 269-250-9845.
     
    You will need the following documents to complete your application:
    • Proof of income (last year's W-2, TANF, SSI, pay stubs, SNAP benefits) 
    • Proof of age (birth certificate, or other type of birth record or passport would be acceptable.) 
    • Recent physical (within on year) and dental examination report (within 6 months)
    • Medicaid or insurance card