And which one would you recommend?
I know that Head Start is for low-income families, and I don’t think they are like a normal preschool. I don’t think Head Start does as much academically as normal Preschool.
Can you give me some info?
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Head Start programs should follow federally required standards for preschool education (as determined by the federal HS program, and the Dept of Education). Kids are also evaluated for speech,hearing, and educational developmental levels. Families also can access support services. An example: most kids go four half days a week. Morning class, for example, the kids receive breakfast, have class, then lunch before they go home. Some HS programs are full day/full year. Some are run by the local school district, some by what is called a grantee (like Community Action Agencies). As for recommended for a child, programs vary not only from school to school but also class to class. In my agency, there is one school I would NEVER recommend a parent to send their child too. The ‘teachers’ all have degrees, but they are junk. And the school has an odd setup, the indoor ‘gym’ is about the size of a 2 car garage. That said, there are some private preschools in the area that are just plain junk. You really have to go and visit.
Headstart is a federally funded program for economically disadvantage children. it’s is based on the parent or guardians in come. Ages range from 3-5.
Preschool from 3-4 year olds. it is mainly in the private sector ( some states have public preschools but not all of them).
Kindergarten is for 5 year olds. it can be private or public. there is usually a cut off date for enrollement which varies from states to state.