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Phone: (412) 529-4291
Option 1: Infant-Toddler Program (Ages Prenatal to 3)
Option 2: Preschool Program (Ages 3 to 5)
Option 3: EI Program (Early Intervention)
Fax Numbers:
(412) 325-0702 (Main Fax Number)
(412) 325-0703 (EC Health Services Fax Number)
e-mail: earlychildhood@pghschools.org
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Please have the following documents ready to upload during your online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed:
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport or I9;
- A copy of your child’s immunization records (documents must show the child's full name and birthdate);
- A copy of your child’s last physical and dental exams (documents must show the child's full name and birthdate);
- Verification of family income. Acceptable forms include: one consistent month's worth of pay stubs, a W-2 Wage and Tax Statement, DHS printout/benefits statement, or income tax return that is dated within the last calendar year; and,
- Two current proofs of residency. Acceptable proof includes: utility bill, driver’s license, rent/mortgage agreement. Documents must show your full name, address and date.
Additional Enrollment Information
- If you are applying after the Early Childhood lottery period (February through March) and/or your child turns 3 years old after September 30, you can still apply as we continue to accept applications on a rolling basis as space is available. If no space is available, your child will be placed on the waitlist.
- If your child turns 5 years old on or before September 30, you will need to apply for Kindergarten: General Enrollment for K - 12
- If you have additional questions about the Preschool Program for children ages 3 and 4, please call the Early Childhood Main Office at (412) 529-4291 (select Option 2) or review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) page.
- To enroll your child in the Early Head Start (EHS) Program for children under 3 years of age, please call (412) 529-4291 (select Option 1).
- If you've applied for space in one of our preschool classrooms and received a wait list notification, please click the link to see additional options for enrolling your child at a childcare partner agency site. List of Childcare Partner Agencies
**ONCE YOUR CHILD IS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY YEARLY.
This website is supported by Grant Number 03CH012292 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Education Programs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.