CAP's strategic vision is to improve the prospects for the long-term economic success of very young, low-income children, their families and the communities in which they live.
Early Childhood Education Programs
Building a Foundation for Your Child's Success
Recent studies show that children enrolled in high quality early childhood education programs do better in school and are happier and more successful later in life.
CAP's Head Start, Early Head Start and State of Oklahoma early childhood programs help children develop the emotional, cognitive, physical and social skills that lead to life-long learning.
Our program prepares your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child for kindergarten by encouraging strong bonds between you, your children, and our staff. Our educational and family support programs allow parents and staff to work together to take an active role in a child's life and education.
CAP's goal is to end intergenerational poverty by giving children a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow.
To find out your child is eligible for our program, please call (918) 585-3227.
Enrollment and registration services are at Family and Children's Services, 202 W. Eighth Street, Tulsa and www.fcsok.org.
Click here to read more about research in Early Childhood Education.
How Does CAP's Early Childhood Program Work?
- Families who qualify, based on income, can enroll their children in Educare, Head Start, or Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, or pre-schoolers at no cost to the family.
- Our staff will work with you to identify and support the needs of your family.
- We offer parent education and support, recognizing that you are the most important teachers of your children.
- Activities that help children learn and grow.
- Our program offers free vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, nutrition and mental wellness assessments, and a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack each day.
School Family Teams
Each early childhood program center has a school family team. This team consists of the Center's area supervisor, your child's teacher, teacher assistant, family support specialist, school nurse or health associate, mental health representative, nutritionist, and special services staff member, if needed.
A multidisciplinary meeting is held by each team every month to discuss the progress of your child and family. If family needs are identified, a member of the team will be assigned to follow-up to make sure needed services are provided.