School Board of Charlotte County, a Head Start Program of Punta Gorda, FL

311 E. Charlotte Avenue
Punta Gorda FL 33950-4905

(941) 575-5470

Early Head Start - Head Start - VPKThe Early Childhood Programs consist of Early Head Start and Head Start. Our Early Head Start program serves infants to 3 years old, which is housed at the Baker Center in Punta Gorda. Head Start serves three and four-year-old classrooms served at the Baker Center and four-year-old Head Start/Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classrooms at most elementary schools. The Baker Center also has three Pre K ESE classrooms and one Pre K Inclusion class.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

Application InformationApplications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year.All placements are based on the child's age as of September 1, 2010.• Children age 4 attend Baker Center and area Elementary Schools• All children birth to age 3 attend Baker Center onlyEarly Head Start and Head Start are BOTH Income-EligibleTO PROCESS AN APPLICATION YOU MUST BRING:• Child's Birth Certificate• Proof of total household income (copies of pay stubs, 1040 2009 Tax Form, child support, TANIF/SS benefit statements)• Proof of Charlotte County residency (utility bills, lease agreement, vehicle registration)If child is receiving Speech, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, please bring documentation.

• Baker Center
  311 E Charlotte Ave, Punta Gorda FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Deep Creek
  26900 Harbor View Rd, Punta Gorda FL
  (941) 575-5470
• East
  27050 Fairway Dr, Punta Gorda FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Kingsway
  23300 Quasar Blvd, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Liberty Elementary Head Start
  370 Atwater St, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Meadow Park
  3131 Lake View Blvd, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Myakka River
  12650 Willmington Blvd, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Neil Armstrong
  22100 Breezeswept Ave, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Peace River
  22400 Hancock Ave, Port Charlotte FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Sallie Jones
  1221 Cooper St, Punta Gorda FL
  (941) 575-5470
• Vineland
  467 Boundary Blvd, Rotonda West FL
  (941) 575-5470