Head Start Pre-Registration
Give your child a HEAD START!
You might be eligible for free, high-quality preschool and early education for your child!
Thank you for your interest in YDI Head Start and Early Head Start! Pre-registration is the first step. After you submit your form, a nearby center will contact you with next steps to finalize your application.
Not sure which form to use? Choose the application that matches your county.
Choose Your Pre-Registration Form
Bernalillo, Taos & Rio Arriba Counties
Serving: Albuquerque, Española, Taos, and surrounding communities.
This application is valid for families residing in Bernalillo, Taos, or Rio Arriba Counties. On the last page, you can select your preferred county.
Questions? Call (505) 212-7239
Eddy & Chaves Counties
Serving: Roswell, Carlsbad, Artesia, and Dexter.
This application is for families who reside in Eddy or Chaves Counties. On the last page, you can select your preferred county.
Questions? Call (575) 748-1141
Not Sure Which Center Is Closest?
View all Head Start center locations, addresses, and phone numbers to find the one nearest you.
What to Expect
After submitting your pre-registration, a center will contact you to complete the full application and discuss eligibility, required documents, and enrollment options.
Who Can Apply
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Families with children from birth to age 5
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Pregnant women and expectant families
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Families in Bernalillo, Taos, Rio Arriba, Eddy, and Chaves Counties
About Head Start & Early Head Start
YDI Head Start provides early care, education, health, nutrition, and family support at no cost to eligible families. Our programs include Head Start for children ages 3 to 5 and Early Head Start for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
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Ready to Give Your Child a Head Start?
For information about Early Care and Education,
call 505-212-7239, 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday MST
or email webinfo.earlyeducation@ydinm.org, or click below.