✏️ Online Registration is Open!
Charlotte County Public Schools is accepting student registrations for the 2025–2026 school year, and you can complete the entire process online from the comfort of your home.
Whether you're registering a new student or coming back for another year, our online system makes it simple and convenient.
Returning families: Don’t forget to complete your re-enrollment forms to ensure your contact details are up to date.
📅 Register now and be ready for the first day of school!
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Our Mission
The mission of the Early Childhood Programs is to provide children and their families with opportunities to build a foundation for success through quality, comprehensive, community and school based early childhood programs.
Early Head Start - Head Start
The Early Childhood Programs consist of Early Head Start and Head Start, birth to five programs for disadvantaged young children. Our Early Head Start program serves infants to 3-year-olds, at the Baker Center in Punta Gorda and the HOPE Center in Port Charlotte. Four-year-old Head Start classrooms are located in most of the elementary schools.
Early Childhood Program Beliefs
Application Information
All placements are based on the child's age as of September 1 and income eligibility.
Early Head Start and Head Start/VPK are both Income-Eligible.
To process an application you must bring:
If a child is receiving Speech, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy, please bring documentation.
Baker Center: Main Administrative ECP Office
311 East Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-575-5470
Fax: 941-575-5474
Program Director: Nicole Hansen
Program Manager: Karen James
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