Head Start is a federal program in the U.S. that promotes school readiness for low-income children.

Head Start only serves children ages 3 to 5.

The program was launched in the 1960s as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty.

Head Start focuses solely on academic skills.

Parent involvement is a key component of the Head Start program.

Head Start provides free meals but does not include health check-ups.

The program is available only to children in urban areas.

Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children up to age 3.

Children with disabilities are excluded from Head Start.

Head Start includes home-based and center-based options.

The program is funded entirely by state governments.

Head Start teachers are not required to have any formal education in early childhood.

Head Start includes home-based and center-based options.

The program has been shown to improve long-term academic outcomes for participants.

Head Start provides services only during the school year, not in the summer.

Families must pay a fee to enroll their children in Head Start.

Head Start includes mental health services for children and families.

Head Start was designed to close the achievement gap for disadvantaged children.

The program does not provide transportation for children.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for Head Start services.