![]() Creating welcoming learning environments in indoor and outdoor settings that are well-organized and safe.Encouraging learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities with schedules and lesson plans that include the cultural and language heritage of each child and family in relevant ways.Implementing effective practices to promote children’s growth in five key domains : approaches to learning, social and emotional development, language and literacy, cognition, and physical development.Engaging families in their child’s learning and recognizing parents as a child’s first and most influential teacher.Building strong relationships as the foundational driver for early learning.Head Start programs are helping children get ready to succeed in school and in life through learning experiences tailored to their changing needs and abilities. All Head Start programs continually work toward our mission for eligible children and families to receive high-quality services in safe and healthy settings that prepare children for school and life. Programs deliver child development services in center-based, home-based, or family child care settings. Many programs operate both Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services. ![]() Early Head Start services work with families with children ages birth to 3, and many also serve expectant families. ![]() Head Start preschool services work with families with children ages 3 to 5. Head Start services are available at no cost to children ages birth to 5 in eligible families. Head Start staff actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes. Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
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