Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma · CHILD CARE
Kickapoo Head Start
A tribal Head Start preschool in McLoud with degreed early-childhood teachers, CPR-trained staff, transportation within the service area, free breakfast and lunch, health services and family support services. Uses The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment, aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Framework and Oklahoma early learning standards. Enrollment is accepted year-round.
Who's eligible
Open to All Income Based Geographic
The page lists enrollment as "Open to All," with children accepted "by guidelines established by our Policy Council and Federally regulated income guidelines." A child must be 3 or older by September 1. Priority is given to children with special needs, Native American children, and low-income families. Required: income verification, shot records and proof of residence. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.
Where it's offered
Regional
The page says the program serves "portions of Pottawatomie, Lincoln and Oklahoma Counties." Because only portions are served, the row is not mapped to those counties.
Location:
105365 S. Hwy 102 (Buildings A, B and R), McLoud, OK 74851
How to apply
Download the 2026 Head Start Enrollment Application from the Head Start page or the tribe's Forms page and return it with income verification, shot records and proof of residence to the Head Start office at the tribal complex (Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Email headstart@okkt.net or the director at jayme.trevino@ktoheadstart.com; main line 405-964-4227.
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Contact
Phone: 405-964-4227
Email: headstart@okkt.net
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-21.
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