Early Childhood Education
Infant – 4 year olds
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The Early Childhood Education application includes all publicly-funded early childhood seats for infants to 4 years. It includes programs participating in the childcare assistance program, Early Head Start, Head Start, NSECD, and Pre-K 4 programs. For more information about the participating programs, click here.
How do I apply?
OneApp: Infant to Pre-K4, is an online only application. Apply here. After you select your preferred programs, submit your application, and visit a Family Resource Center or Head Start Eligibility Center to verify your eligibility.
How do I know which programs I’m eligible for?
There are many different early childhood programs, with different eligibility requirements. It is important to know your options and what it means to be eligible before you submit your child’s OneApp. In order to better understand if your family will qualify for a chosen program, download the full catalog here or learn more using the links below.
Program types
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In addition to the One App: Early Childhood Education Catalog, there are several publicly available resources to help you navigate the early childhood enrollment process, such as the New Orleans Guide to Early Childhood Education (available at public libraries and participating programs), Family Resource Centers and agendaforchildren.org. Families are encouraged to reach out to participating early childhood programs for detailed program information or for help understanding how to apply.
