CAP Tulsa Head Start & Early Head Start

CAP Tulsa, the Community Action Project of Tulsa County, operates nine early childhood schools that provide free Head Start and Early Head Start education for children from six weeks to four years old. Each school pairs classroom learning with services that support the whole family.

What it offers

• Free, full-scope early education across nine schools in the Tulsa area
• Care and learning for very young children, beginning as early as six weeks
• Health and developmental screenings coordinated through the program
• Family support services designed to strengthen the home alongside the classroom
• Qualified teachers working in classrooms built around early development

Who it is for

The schools serve income-eligible families in and around Tulsa County who have children under five. They are a strong fit for working parents seeking a nurturing, no-cost setting where a child can grow developmentally while the family receives added support. Because enrollment begins in infancy, the program also suits parents who want consistent, high-quality care through the earliest and most formative years. Specific income requirements are listed on the official site.

Getting started

Enrollment begins in the Get Started section of the CAP Tulsa website or by phoning the admissions team. Families provide basic information so staff can confirm eligibility and match a child to an appropriate school and age group. From there, admissions walks parents through the remaining paperwork and schedules the child to begin once a place is available. Reaching out early is wise, since openings for the youngest ages can fill quickly.

What families can expect

Once a child is enrolled, families can expect more than a classroom. CAP Tulsa pairs early learning with services aimed at the whole household, so parents often stay in regular contact with staff about a child’s progress and about resources the family may find useful. The experience is built around early development rather than simple supervision.

Because enrollment can begin in infancy, parents of very young children can expect a setting geared to the earliest stages, with routine health and developmental screenings folded into the program. Families new to Head Start can ask admissions to walk them through how a typical week is structured before their child begins, which helps everyone know what to expect.

Families with more than one young child can ask whether siblings can attend, since the program spans six weeks through age four across its schools. It is wise to reach out well before a hoped-for start date, as openings for the youngest ages can fill quickly, and admissions can explain which documents to gather once a place looks likely so the process keeps moving.

Families can reach the admissions team at (918) 382-3200 during regular business hours or begin in the Get Started section of the website, and either route leads to the same short intake. Staff gather basic information to confirm eligibility for income-eligible Tulsa-area families and to match a child, from as young as six weeks up to age four, with a school and age group. Because openings for the youngest ages can fill quickly, reaching out well before a hoped-for start date gives the best chance of a timely place. Parents new to Head Start can ask admissions to explain how a typical week is structured, and families with more than one young child can ask whether siblings can attend across the nine schools before gathering the documents staff will request.

Frequently asked questions

How young can my child start?

Children can begin as early as six weeks old and attend through age four, spanning infancy into the preschool years. That makes it an option for parents returning to work early.

Is the program really free?

Yes, for income-eligible families in the Tulsa area, with no tuition charged. Specific income requirements are listed on the official site.

How many locations are there?

CAP Tulsa operates nine early childhood schools across the Tulsa area. Admissions can match your child to one that fits your family and age group.

Should I apply early?

It is wise, since openings for the youngest ages can fill quickly. Reaching admissions sooner improves the chances of a timely place for your child.