Facilities
A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that help programs create environments that are conducive to learning.
Program Management and Fiscal Operations
Facilities and Learning Environments
Facilities and Learning Environments reinforce the importance of designing and maintaining all facilities so they actively support children and families in both indoor and outdoor environments. Transportation supports the safe and efficient movement of children from one point to another.
Pre-Approval Guidance and Checklist
Explore the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards that grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this facilities guidance resource to support the development and analysis of facilities applications in regard to these regulations.
Standard Forms
All of the grant related standard forms are posted on the Grants.gov Forms Repository website. Fiscal staff, grants writing staff and senior staff within Head Start programs and organizations applying for grants can download PDF versions of grant application forms. There also are reporting forms, certification forms, and disclosure forms.
Regulations and General Support
Learn about procurement procedures, accessibility guidelines, and other design elements grantees should consider when establishing an early care facility.
Program Planning in Head Start: The Program Planning Cycle
Planning systems occur in a continuous cycle and involve key members of the Head Start community. The outcome of this cycle is the creation of achievable goals and short-term program and fiscal objectives.
Establishing Mentorship Programs
Mentoring in Head Start programs offers a number of advantages including training opportunities, career advancement, and the ability to exchange ideas with other master teachers.
Data in Head Start Programs
Data in Head Start Programs is a series of interactive online learning modules that includes a mixture of practical scenarios, real-life examples from the field, and tools and templates.
Poverty Guidelines and Determining Eligibility for Participation in Head Start Programs
The HHS Poverty Guidelines are used to determine income eligibility for participation in Head Start programs. Program staff may refer to these resources when working with families.
Voices from the Field
Watch these video clips to see how data analysis and the planning cycle comes to life in Head Start programs.