Cherokee Nation Head Start/Early Head Start

Address: Delaware County Health Department Highway 59 West P.O. Drawer 370 Jay, OK 74346

Contact: Verna Thompson Sheryl McMahan- Thompson

Telephone: (918) 253-4511 ext. 211

Fax: (918) 253-8419

Enrollment Criteria: Family with child age prenatal to three and/or age 3-5 living at or below 100% of the federal poverty line; or child age prenatal to 3 and/or age 3-5 with disability, of homeless family or of family receiving public assistance.

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Children in Head Start/Early Head Start take part in a variety of activities that help them grow mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. The children get free health care, including medical and dental exams and immunizations, as well as healthy meals and snacks. They offer a wide range of educational & social services.