Early Head Start

Give Your Child an Early Head Start

Our Early Head Start program is a fully specialized preschool system for children ages 0 to 2.

INCA administers Early Head Start programs for Atoka, Johnston, Marshall, and Murray Counties, Oklahoma. If your child lives in one of these counties, you may enroll them into our Early Head Start program. We are fully funded and authorized by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

For children ages 3 to 4, please see our Head Start Program.

INCA’s Early Head Start Program

Our program prepares infants and toddlers with high-quality, early childhood education, health services, and parent engagement opportunities. These programs provide child screenings, developmentally appropriate learning activities, nutritious meals, and family involvement activities designed to support each child’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Families are actively engaged through home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities that help build strong partnerships between home and school.

INCA’s Early Head Start program encompasses:

Early Learning & Development: High-quality early childhood education that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in a safe and nurturing environment.

Health Services: Support for children’s physical and mental health, including screenings, referrals, and connections to medical, dental, and behavioral health resources.

Family & Community Engagement: Partnerships with parents and caregivers to support family well-being, strengthen parenting skills, and encourage active involvement in children’s learning.

Nutrition Services: Access to healthy meals and nutrition education that promote children’s growth and support healthy habits at home.

Support for Children with Disabilities: Inclusive services and individualized support to ensure children with disabilities can fully participate and thrive in the program.

Social & Emotional Well-Being
Practices that help children develop confidence, positive relationships, and emotional resilience.

Community Partnerships & Referrals
Collaboration with local agencies and organizations to connect families with additional resources and services when needed.

How to Enroll into Early Head Start

Contact us at our toll-free phone number at: (844) 462-2457.

Sign up for INCA using our online form.

Our Early Head Start Locations

About Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive early childhood development program that promotes school readiness for children from low-income families by combining early education, health, nutrition, and family support services. Head Start primarily serves children ages 3–5, while Early Head Start focuses on infants, toddlers, and expecting families from pregnancy through age 3. Both programs are tailored to meet community needs and emphasize parent involvement, healthy development, and school preparation, helping families navigate resources and strengthen their children’s future success.