CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XIII—OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (parts 1301 to 1388) > SUBCHAPTER B—THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, HEAD START PROGRAM (parts 1301 to 1311) > PART 1306—HEAD START STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM OPTIONS > SUBPART C—Head Start Program Options (§1306.30 to §1306.37) > 1306.31—Choosing a Head Start program option.

1306.31—Choosing a Head Start program option.

(a) Grantees may choose to implement one or more than one of four program options: a center-based option, a home-based program option, a combination program option, or a family child care option.
(b) The program option chosen must meet the needs of the children and families as indicated by the community needs assessment conducted by the grantee.
(c) When assigning children to a particular program option, Head Start grantees that operate more than one program option must consider such factors as the child's age, developmental level, disabilities, health or learning problems, previous preschool experiences and family situation. Grantees must also consider parents' concerns and wishes prior to making final assignments.
[57 FR 58092, Dec. 8, 1992, as amended at 73 FR 1296, Jan. 8, 2008]