1302.24 Locally-designed program option variations.
Review the waiver requirements to operate a locally-designed program option that better meets the unique needs of a community or demonstrates an alternative approach for providing services.
Program Planning
Thoughtful planning is critical to programming. Explore these resources for guidance throughout the five-year Head Start grant cycle. Learn how to establish continuous cycles of improvement that involve key stakeholders in data-based decision-making. Find resources to help build on achievable program and school readiness goals and fiscal objectives. Discover materials that guide grantees in creating community and self-assessments, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Program planning and service system design together make up one of the 12 management, planning, and oversight systems of the Management Systems Wheel.
1302.21 Center-based option.
Review requirements around group size, caregiver–child ratios, service duration, and square footage for the center-based program option.
1302.23 Family child care option.
Explore requirements for settings, adult–child ratios, group sizes, service duration, and licensing in the Head Start family child care option.
1302.22 Home-based option.
This standard outlines requirements for the home-based program option, including for settings, caseload, and service duration.
1302.20 Determining program structure.
This standard describes criteria for determining the ideal program option and for converting Head Start Preschool slots into Early Head Start slots.