ENROLLMENT
Sicangu Lakota Oyate Early Childhood Program
Current enrollment openings for our Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms
for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
Thank you for your interest in the Sicangu Lakota Oyate Head Start / Early Head Start Program.
We encourage all families to submit an application, even if there are not currently any openings in your area or preferred center. Openings can become available throughout the year, and children may be placed on a waiting list for future enrollment.
Having an application on file helps us contact families as soon as a spot becomes available.
Current Head Start Vacancies
Mission Area
Antelope Classroom — 1 opening
Parmelee Area
Billy Mills Classroom — 2 openings
Rosebud Area
Wilma Whipple Classroom — 1 opening
St. Francis Area
Kate Omaha Boy Classroom — 1 opening
Current Early Head Start Vacancies
There are currently no Early Head Start openings at this time.
Families are still strongly encouraged to apply, as children may be placed on a waiting list for future openings.
Important Enrollment Information
To complete enrollment, all required documents must be submitted.
This includes:
A current physical
A current dental screening
Any other required enrollment paperwork
Please note that children who are missing required enrollment documents may not be able to keep their placement until all requirements are completed.
Regular attendance is also very important in Head Start and Early Head Start. Consistent attendance helps children build routine, strengthen learning, and get the most benefit from the program.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please complete and submit an application. If you need help with the enrollment process, please contact our ERSEA/Enrollment team or your local center.
Updated: 4/13/26
RST Head Start Program
Recruitment Video
Announcements from ERSEA Area:
According to the Head Start Performance Standards, The Head Start/Early Head Start Program must maintain an 85% Average Daily Attendance for each day. If your child is going to be absent please contact your Child’s Teacher and let them know. Attendance is VERY important and we must adhere to the HS Performance Standards. Just a reminder when you don’t let your child’s Classroom staff know that your child wont be in the Teachers will be calling you the parents to see why the child isn’t there. If your child misses two consecutive days the Family Advocate will be out to do a home visit to let you know of the importance of attending school. If the child is still not attending an Attendance Contract will be signed by you the parent, the Family Advocate and the ERSEA Manager. The Family Advocate will do what she can to assist the child to make sure the child is going to school. Please work with the Classroom Staff and the Family Advocates to ensure that your child is getting the best education and be ready for Kindergarten.