Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.
More about the Office of Head StartAmong Head Start preschool-age children, 85% received preventive dental care and 88% have completed a professional dental examination during the 2010-2011 program year.
The Framework represents the foundation of the Head Start Approach to School Readiness. It aligns with and builds from the five essential domains of