Head Start

Subpart A—General

Sec.
1306.1 Purpose and scope.
1306.2 Effective dates.
1306.3 Definitions.

Subpart B—Head Start Program Staffing Requirements

1306.20 Program staffing patterns.
1306.21 Staff qualification requirements.
1306.22 Volunteers.
1306.23 Training.

Subpart C—Head Start Program Options

1306.30 Provision of comprehensive child development services.
1306.31 Choosing a Head Start program option.
1306.32 Center-based program option.
1306.33 Home-based program option.
1306.34 Combination program option.
1306.35 Family child care program option.
1306.36 Additional Head Start program option variations.

1306.37 Compliance waiver.

AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.

SOURCE:  61 FR 57210, November 5, 1996; Amended 73 FR 1285 , January 8, 2008.

(a) Grantees may choose to implement one or more than one of four program options: a center-based option, a home-based program option, a combination program option, or a family child care option.

(b) The program option chosen must meet the needs of the children and families as indicated by the community needs assessment conducted by the grantee.

(c) When assigning children to a particular program option, Head Start grantees that operate more than one program option must consider such factors as the child's age, developmental level, disabilities, health or learning problems, previous preschool experiences and family situation. Grantees must also consider parents' concerns and wishes prior to making final assignments.