Maricopa County offers no cost early education programs through Head Start at more than 40 locations across the valley. To fill out a paper application, visit your school or the District office for assistance.When does this start? You should look into the Quality First Scholarship. It's a childcare scholarship, the income requirements are higher than DES. This presentation includes general information about the licensing process for anyone interested in providing child care for 5 or more children in a center-. The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program goals were created through an interactive process comprised. In addition to FAQ below, there is a lot of helpful information in the ESA Parent Handbook. About the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program. Southwest Human Development offers free home visiting and classroom-based Early Head Start and Head Start programs designed for income-eligible families.