The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is now accepting applications for its Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs for the 2021-2022 school year. In-person services will begin Sept. 8.
Early Head Start is a no-fee, home-based program serving pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Early Head Start staff schedule weekday home visits year-round. Head Start/Alaska Native Education Preschool is a no-fee, classroom program for children age 3 or 4 by Sept. 1. Head Start preschool classes take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Early Childhood Center at 130 N. Willow Street in Kenai. The school year runs from Sept. 8, 2021 to July 29, 2022.
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe aims to serve families from many different backgrounds. Early Head Start and Head Start services are open to Native and non-Native children, regardless of household income. Applications can be found here.
For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Center at 907-335-7260.
