head start program

https://ace-wiki.win/index.php/Making_the_Most_of_Head_Start_Services:_A_Practical_Guide_for_Families

When my neighbor mentioned her son's Head Start program, I remember thinking it was just daycare, but then she explained how it actually prepares kids for kindergarten with structured learning and health screenings. It’s a federally funded initiative for low-income families, offering education, nutrition, and parental support so children start school on more equal footing, not behind from day one.