Chickasaw Nation · CHILD CARE
Chickasaw Nation Preschool and Head Start Program
Center-based federal and tribally funded program for children ages 3-5 that promotes school readiness through comprehensive early childhood education. Addresses physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development while providing education, parent involvement, health services, and disability support.
Who's eligible
Any CDIB Holder Income Based
Children must be 3-4 years of age to participate. Preference will be given to First American and income-eligible families, and children with disabilities.
Where it's offered
County
13-county Chickasaw Nation service area in south-central Oklahoma
Location:
Ardmore Head Start, Ardmore 73401; Chickasaw Nation Preschool, Ada 74820; Douglas H. Johnston Building, Ada 74820; Sulphur Head Start, Sulphur 73086; Tishomingo Head Start, Tishomingo 73460
How to apply
Provide:
- birth certificate, immunization record, CDIB card (if applicable)
- Chickasaw citizenship certificate (if applicable)
- parent/guardian income verification, and insurance card (private, Sooner Care, Medicare)
In-Person Phone
Contact
Phone: 580-310-6638
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-17.