Cherokee Nation Head Start

Childcare Assistance · Oklahoma · Free

Cherokee Nation operates free Head Start and Early Head Start programs for enrolled Cherokee citizens and other income-eligible Native American families with children from birth to age 5 across northeast Oklahoma. Programs include early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services. Call the Tahlequah office to apply and bring tribal citizenship documentation, photo ID, income verification, and children's birth certificates to the enrollment appointment.

Contact & Details

Address: Tahlequah, OK 74464

Phone: 918-453-5800

Hours: Mon-Fri varies

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