General Information and Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be eligible for the Pre-Kindergarten Program children must:
• Be four years old on or before July 31 of the year they wish to attend
• Have a completed application with all required paperwork submitted and on file.
• Qualify based on an assessment score and other eligibility criteria.
• Reside within the boundaries of the Omaha Public Schools.
In order to be eligible for the Head Start Program, children must:
• Be three or four years old on or before July 31 of the year they wish to attend
• Meet federal income guidelines.
• Reside in Douglas County.
In order to be eligible for the Early Head Start Program at Educare of Omaha children must:
• Be birth to three years old.
• Meet federal income guidelines.
• Reside in Douglas County.
*Early Head Start will take applications at Kellom and Indian Hills Educare sites.
Enrollment Information
In order to enroll in one of the early childhood education programs listed above, you and your child can attend an Early Childhood Education Application Day, to complete the application process, have your child screened and provide:
• A certified birth certificate for your child.
• Immunization records for your child.
• Proof of address (Billing statements from MUD, OPPD, Cox, or Century Link, or a rental or purchase agreement for the residence).
• Income Verification Proof of Family income for the previous 12 months such as TANF/ADC,SSI,Child Support,1040,W-2’S,8453,Self Declaration ,12 months of check stubs, Employment letter, etc.
Early Childhood Education Application Days are held at various elementary schools throughout the district between February and March each year.
Early Childhood Office (click here)
Jorja Brazda-Witters
Early Childhood Coordinator
(531) 299-9678
Office: (531) 299-0303
Email: jorja.brazda-witters@ops.org