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 StartHead Start programs operate in 57,000 classrooms in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and six territories.
The Framework represents the foundation of the Head Start Approach to School Readiness. It aligns with and builds from the five essential domains of