Don’t you have to understand the broader picture of childcare and preschool programs for low-income children to really understand the role and contribution of Head Start?
Understanding the broader picture of childcare and preschool programs is definitely important. That is why we plan to collect extensive and ongoing information about: (1) the state and local early care environment in which the selected Head Start grantees/delegate agencies are operating; (2) the nature of the local “market” for childcare and preschool programs serving low-income children; (3) the full picture of services being provided to the participating study children (not just their Head Start experience); and (4) the quality of both Head Start and other alternative programs serving study children.
Related Questions
- Don’t you have to understand the broader picture of childcare and preschool programs for low-income children to really understand the role and contribution of Head Start?
- What planning should occur for preschool children as they transition to school-age programs and services?
- Are there preschool programs in New Hanover County schools for children who miss the cutoff?
