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Early Head Start

A female staff member takes care of three babies in Early Head Start.

The Region 10 Early Head Start program is a comprehensive, federal educational program for pregnant women, teen parents, and families with infants and toddlers. In Early Head Start, families can consider a more flexible program through Home-Based Early Childhood Education.

Services provided by Region 10 include:

  • Family goal-setting
  • Parent leadership and learning opportunities
  • Developmental screenings
  • Medical, dental and mental health support for children
  • Special services for children with disabilities
  • Support services for the whole family

Eligibility

To qualify, the child must live in Sherman ISD and meet one or more of the following: 

  • You may be pregnant
  • Your child must be an infant (birth) or a toddler up to the age of 32 months old
  • You must be income-eligible (SNAP, SSI, TANF)
  • Family is homeless
  • Child is in foster care

Families should fill out an application for both Sherman ISD and Region 10 to apply.

Required Documents

You will need to bring the following documentation to register: 

  • Parent Photo ID
  • Proof of address (Lease agreement or gas, water or electric bill)
  • Proof of income for parents/guardians in the household (1040 tax return transcript showing gross income with preparer's signature)
  • W-2
  • Self-Employment (previous 12 months income)
  • SNAP (EDG #)
  • SSI documents
  • Pell grants
  • Child shot records
  • Child birth certificate
  • Child support and if you received TANF
  • DFPS verification letter or other DFPS official documentation if applicable
Complete both forms linked below to apply for Early Head Start.

Start Sherman ISD Registration  Start Early Head Start Application

Contact Us

Early Head Start is located on the campus of Jefferson Learning Center.

608 N Lee St.
Sherman, TX 75090
903-891-6555
 

Child care hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Early release is at 11:45 a.m. on designated days. 

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2026-27 Registration

Registration for early childhood programs for the 2026-27 school year is underway now! To begin, families must first complete the online registration form(s). All families must complete Sherman ISD registration. Families applying for Head Start or Early Head Start must also complete the Region 10 application. Once online registration is completed, families must provide proof of eligibility in-person.