Eastern C.A.A., Inc.

Early Head Start, Head Start, and PreK for Eastern New Mexico

Eastern Plains Head Start (EPHS) serves 6 communities throughout Eastern New Mexico. Its administrative offices are located in Tucumcari.

Programs

EPHS offers Early Head Start (EHS) services to a total of 102 children in Clovis, Portales, and Tucumcari. EHS serves babies and toddlers from ages six weeks to three years. It also works with expectant mothers. EPHS offers Head Start in six communities, serving a total of 329 three- and four-year-old children. PreK serves 10 children in Santa Rosa. In addition to meeting the needs of children, all three programs help the families as well.

Criteria

As mandated by the Federal Government, Head Start and Early Head Start primarily serve low-income families. Low-income is defined as those who are at or below the current year’s poverty guidelines. Nevertheless, up to 10% of enrollees can be from families who are over-guidelines. Children with documented disabilities are given special consideration. Enrollment is based on the needs of the child and the family. Several factors are taken into consideration.

Income guidelines do not apply to PreK enrollment which is available to all four-year-old children.

Locations

Eastern Plains Early Head Start locations:

Clovis Early Head Start – 901 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Clovis, NM 88101 – Phone: 575-763-6443;
Portales Early Head Start – 1034 Community Way, Portales, NM 88130 – Phone: 575-356-6038; ~~NEW ADDRESS~~
Tucumcari Early Head Start – 1608 South Rock Island Street (PO Box 1244), Tucumcari, NM 88401 – Phone: 575-461-9807.

Eastern Plains Head Start locations:

Anton Chico Head Start – Anton Chico School Grounds, Bridge Street (PO Box 100), Anton Chico, NM 87711 – Phone: 575-427-8080;
Clovis Head Start – 901 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Clovis, NM 88101 – Phone: 575-762-5585;
Fort Sumner Head Start – 1001 Sumner Boulevard (PO Drawer M), Fort Sumner, NM 88119 – Phone: 575-355-2445;
Portales Head Start – 501 East First Street, Portales, NM 88130 – Phone: 575-356-8712;
Santa Rosa Head Start – 658 South Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, NM 88435 – Phone: 575-472-3196;
Tucumcari Head Start – 210 West Center Street (PO Box 1244), Tucumcari, NM 88401 – Phone: 575-461-1914.

Eastern Plains Pre-K location:

Santa Rosa Pre-K – 658 South Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, NM 88435 – Phone: 575-472-3196.

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Applying

You may download a copy of the application by clicking here. The application must be printed, completed, and sent in to or dropped off at your local center (address above). Because signatures and verifications (age, immunizations, family income) are required, electronic submission is not supported.

To receive an application, you may:

E-mail application@epcaa.org. Please include your name, your home and mailing addresses, the name of the child or children applying, and your telephone number;

Call 575-461-9807;

Pick one up at your local Eastern Plains Head Start or Early Head Start center at one of the above addresses.

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Associated Links

Resources – Links to resources for families

Administration for Children & Families Office of Head Start – The Federal Government’s site for Head Start

The National Head Start Association – A coalition of Head Start administrators and parents who advocate for the program’s continued refinement and growth

Clovis – Official City of Clovies website

Fort Sumner – Web site for the Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce, featuring news and area attractions

Portales – Information from the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce

Santa Rosa – News, events, and area attractions for Santa Rosa

Tucumcari – Tucumcari community information and links

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LAST UPDATED: 10/14/2011