Health and School Readiness

Explore these resources to learn about the connection between health and school readiness and to ensure every Head Start child is ready to succeed in school.

Healthy Children Are Ready to Learn

Health connects to school readiness long before a child enters school. Healthy development continues to support learning throughout childhood and later life. "Health in the earliest years—actually beginning with the future mother's health before she becomes pregnant—lays the groundwork for a lifetime of well-being…"