Ensure that you meet the income eligibility requirements for Head Start. As of 2010, families of two must earn less than $14,570. Families of three must earn less than $18,310. Families of four cannot earn more than $22,050. Families of five must earn under $25,790. Families of six must earn less than $29,530. Families of seven cannot earn over $33,270. Families of eight must earn under $37,010. Bear in mind that these guidelines can fluctuate from year to year, so check with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for updates.
Consider the age of your child. For 0-3 years old, Early Head Start is the right choice. Children ages 3 or 4 will be enrolled in Head Start.
Determine whether your child qualifies for the Migrant/Seasonal workers Head Start. If more than half of your family's income comes from agricultural work and your family travels to different geographic locations to find such work, your child may qualify for this program. Federal income eligibility requirements from Step 1 still apply. Migrant/Seasonal Head Start accepts children from birth to age five.
Contact your pediatrician to ensure that your children are up to date on their immunizations, as this is a requirement for entrance into all Head Start programs.
Visit the website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and click on the "Families" tab. Click the "Show Details" link under the "Financial Assistance" tab.
Click the "Head Start Locator" link. Type "Fresno" as the city, and select "California" as the state in the dropdown menu.
Select the distance from downtown Fresno in which you would like to search for centers. If you do not choose a distance, 5 miles will be selected automatically.
Select the type of Head Start center that you would like to find. You may search for all types of centers, Head Start only, Early Head Start only or Migrant/Seasonal Head Start only.
Click the "Search" button. Scroll down to find the addresses and phone numbers of Head Start schools near you.