{"id":24054,"date":"2026-06-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecenter.org\/?p=24054"},"modified":"2026-07-16T11:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:22:57","slug":"head-start-enrollment-is-open-for-2026-27-dont-miss-your-childs-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecenter.org\/fa_ir\/head-start-enrollment-is-open-for-2026-27-dont-miss-your-childs-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"\u062b\u0628\u062a \u0646\u0627\u0645 \u0628\u0631\u0627\u06cc \u062f\u0648\u0631\u0647 \u067e\u06cc\u0634 \u062f\u0628\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646\u06cc \u0628\u0631\u0627\u06cc \u0633\u0627\u0644 \u062a\u062d\u0635\u06cc\u0644\u06cc 2026-2027 \u0622\u063a\u0627\u0632 \u0634\u062f: \u062c\u0627\u06cc \u062e\u0627\u0644\u06cc \u0641\u0631\u0632\u0646\u062f\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0631\u0627 \u0627\u0632 \u062f\u0633\u062a \u0646\u062f\u0647\u06cc\u062f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E Center&#8217;s Head Start and Early Head Start programs are now enrolling for the 2026\u201327 school year.<\/strong> Spaces are limited, and they fill earlier than most families expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child will be 3, 4, or 5 years old this fall \u2014 or if you have an infant, toddler, or are currently pregnant \u2014 this is the moment to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-act-now\">Why Act Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, families who wait until August call to find that their preferred center is full. Every year, families who apply in June secure placements with their first-choice schedule and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the math: E Center serves hundreds of children across multiple locations in Yuba and Sutter Counties. We process applications on a rolling basis and make placements as eligibility is confirmed and space allows. A family that applies in June is placed before a family that applies in August \u2014 it&#8217;s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children on a waitlist miss the beginning of the school year.<\/strong> The first weeks of Head Start are when children form foundational bonds with their teachers, settle into routines, and begin the developmental progress that compounds throughout the year. Missing that window has a real cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-your-child-gets-at-no-cost\">What Your Child Gets \u2014 At No Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E Center&#8217;s Head Start program provides qualifying families with a comprehensive package of services \u2014 all completely free:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preschool education<\/strong> \u2014 evidence-based, play-centered curriculum 5 days a week<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0648\u0639\u062f\u0647\u200c\u0647\u0627\u06cc \u063a\u0630\u0627\u06cc\u06cc \u0648 \u0645\u06cc\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u0639\u062f\u0647\u200c\u0647\u0627\u06cc \u0631\u0627\u06cc\u06af\u0627\u0646<\/strong> \u2014 breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack every day<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u063a\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0644\u06af\u0631\u06cc \u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645\u062a<\/strong> \u2014 medical, dental, vision, and hearing within 45 days of enrollment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental health services<\/strong> \u2014 social-emotional support for children and families<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u062e\u062f\u0645\u0627\u062a \u062e\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0627\u062f\u0647<\/strong> \u2014 dedicated staff who connect families to community resources and support goal-setting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent involvement<\/strong> \u2014 opportunities to engage in your child&#8217;s learning and in program governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average cost of licensed private preschool in California is <strong>over $1,000 per month<\/strong>. For qualifying families in Yuba-Sutter, E Center provides this level of care \u2014 and more \u2014 at zero cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-qualifies\">\u0686\u0647 \u06a9\u0633\u06cc \u0648\u0627\u062c\u062f \u0634\u0631\u0627\u06cc\u0637 \u0627\u0633\u062a\u061f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automatic eligibility<\/strong> (income does not matter):\n&#8211; Families receiving TANF, SSI, or similar public assistance\n&#8211; Families experiencing homelessness or housing instability\n&#8211; Children currently in foster care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Income-based eligibility:<\/strong>\nEligibility is based on Federal Poverty Guidelines or another qualifying factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children with disabilities<\/strong> receive priority enrollment at Head Start regardless of family income, as required by federal law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"programs-available-for-fall-2026\">Programs Available for Fall 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Head Start (ages 3\u20135):<\/strong>\nCenter-based preschool with part-day and full-day options depending on location. Contact us for availability at your nearest center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Head Start (birth\u2013age 2 and pregnant women):<\/strong>\nCenter-based or home-based options for our youngest learners and expectant families. If you&#8217;re pregnant now, this is the right time to enroll \u2014 your child&#8217;s development begins before birth, and so does our support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply-3-easy-steps\">How to Apply: 3 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Contact us.<\/strong>\nCall, apply online, or walk in. There&#8217;s no wrong way to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Gather your documents.<\/strong>\nYou&#8217;ll need: your child&#8217;s birth certificate, proof of residency in Yuba or Sutter County, recent pay stubs or benefits letter, and immunization records. Our team will guide you if you&#8217;re missing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Meet with our Family Services team.<\/strong>\nA brief, friendly meeting to confirm eligibility and match your family with the right program and schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it. Most families complete the process in 1\u20132 weeks once they start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">\u0633\u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a \u0645\u062a\u062f\u0627\u0648\u0644<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When does the school year start?<\/strong>\nE Center&#8217;s 2026\u201327 program year typically begins in late August or early September. Exact dates vary by center \u2014 contact us for your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What if I apply and there&#8217;s no space available?<\/strong>\nYour child is placed on a waitlist and contacted when a space opens. This is another reason to apply now rather than later \u2014 the sooner you&#8217;re on the waitlist, the sooner you move to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need to reapply every year?<\/strong>\nYes. Eligibility is reassessed annually because family circumstances change. The reapplication process is simpler for returning families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I choose which center my child attends?<\/strong>\nYou can indicate a preference, and we&#8217;ll do our best to honor it based on availability. We have multiple locations in Yuba City and Marysville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What if I&#8217;m not sure I qualify?<\/strong>\nCall us anyway. Our enrollment team will walk through eligibility with you \u2014 no paperwork required for the initial conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply-today-spots-wont-last\">Apply Today \u2014 Spots Won&#8217;t Last<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">???? <strong>\u0628\u0627 \u062a\u06cc\u0645 \u062b\u0628\u062a \u0646\u0627\u0645 \u0645\u0627 \u0628\u0647 \u0634\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u200e(866) 417-4255\u200e \u062a\u0645\u0627\u0633 \u0628\u06af\u06cc\u0631\u06cc\u062f.<\/strong> \u2014 \u0645\u0627 \u0622\u0645\u0627\u062f\u0647\u200c\u0627\u06cc\u0645 \u062a\u0627 \u0628\u0647 \u0633\u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a \u0634\u0645\u0627 \u067e\u0627\u0633\u062e \u062f\u0647\u06cc\u0645 ???? <strong>\u062f\u0631\u062e\u0648\u0627\u0633\u062a \u0622\u0646\u0644\u0627\u06cc\u0646 \u062f\u0631 ecenter.org<\/strong> \u2014 \u067e\u06cc\u0634\u200c\u0646\u06cc\u0627\u0632\u0647\u0627\u06cc \u062e\u0648\u062f \u0631\u0627 \u062f\u0631 \u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0686\u0646\u062f \u062f\u0642\u06cc\u0642\u0647 \u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639 \u06a9\u0646\u06cc\u062f ???? <strong>\u0628\u0631\u0627\u06cc \u0648\u0631\u0648\u062f \u0628\u0647 \u0622\u062f\u0631\u0633 \u06f8\u06f6\u06f0 \u067e\u0644\u0627\u0632\u0627 \u0648\u06cc\u060c \u06cc\u0648\u0628\u0627 \u0633\u06cc\u062a\u06cc\u060c \u06a9\u0627\u0644\u06cc\u0641\u0631\u0646\u06cc\u0627 \u06f9\u06f5\u06f9\u06f9\u06f1 \u0645\u0631\u0627\u062c\u0639\u0647 \u06a9\u0646\u06cc\u062f.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Your child has one chance at the ages of 3 and 4. 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