Apply for Head Start
Choose a link below to complete a Head Start application. Staff will contact you when your application is received to set up a time to meet with you to finish the application process including eligibility verification and verification of the child’s date of birth.
Online Application – English
Aplicación en línea – En Español
Make an appointment with Head Start staff to complete an application.
CONTACT IMFORMATION
Blue Earth County (including North Mankato)
- Administrative Office 507-345-6822
- Mankato Head Start 507-345-3565
- Mankato Fitzgerald Head Start 507-345-2421
- Mapleton Head Start 507-524-4478
Brown County Office 507-504-4041
- New Ulm Head Start 507-508-4083
- Sleepy Eye Head Start 507-794-5660
Faribault County Office 507-526-5291
- Blue Earth Head Start 507-526-5458
- Wells Head Start 507-553-5099
Le Sueur County Office 507-357-4246
- LeSueur Cty Head Start 612-910-4076
Martin County Office 507-238-1625
- Fairmont Head Start 507-238-1409
- Sherburn Head Start 507-764-6955
Nicollet County Office 507-934-5224
- St. Peter Head Start 507-934-5225
Sibley County Office 507-237-2981
- Gaylord Head Start 507-237-5438
Waseca County Office 507-835-8240
- Waseca Head Start 507-835-1282
Watonwan County Office 507-375-5748
- St. James Head Start 507-375-5748
- Madelia Head Start 507-514-1246
What to bring to the application appointment:
Proof of child’s age
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Health Insurance Card
Income Documentation – to determine if your child is eligible to participate in the program, we will need to verify your income from the previous year, or the previous 12 months.
- Income Tax Return or W-2’s
- Pay Stubs
- Child Support
- Public Assistance
- Unemployment
- Document showing proof of Foster Care
- Document showing that you are currently receiving MFIP cash or Supplemental Security Income
- Any other source of Income
Proof of Head Start child’s disability (if applicable)