Eligibility criteria includes but not limited to these factors:  Family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (or below 350% for students with special needs or disabilities), family homelessness, parents/guardians lack high school diploma, and/or language and development assessment of child.

Accepted students are not guaranteed placement in the home-zoned school. Because Early Start classes are not located in each elementary school, school placement will be determined based on Early Start zoning.  Transportation is provided.