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Office of Head Start

Head Start Programs

Head Start programs deliver services to eligible children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

 

Federal Monitoring

The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services.

Introduction to Monitoring

Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring that ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement. 

Monitoring Review Reports

Monitoring review reports summarize the results of on-site reviews that assess grant recipient compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs.

Research Reports

Explore current Head Start research and evaluation projects from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). Each project page includes a description of the project and links to related reports and other resources.

Head Start FAQs

Head Start programs offer families support services and the chance to participate as full partners in their child's education. Parents can refer to these FAQs to learn more about the national program.

How to Apply

Get answers to your questions about the steps to enroll your child in a Head Start program. If you are pregnant, you can also follow these steps to enroll in Head Start services for yourself.