Which federal program is designed to provide preschool experiences to disadvantaged children?

• A. Head Start
• B. Head Start II
• C. Early Start
• D. Preschool Access

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is recognizing which federal program directly offers preschool experiences to disadvantaged children. Head Start is designed for that purpose: it provides free, high-quality early childhood education to eligible 3- to 5-year-olds from low-income families, with a strong emphasis on school readiness. Beyond classroom learning, Head Start includes health screenings, nutritious meals, dental and mental health services, and active family engagement, all funded through federal grants to local programs and administered by the Administration for Children and Families. Other options like Head Start II, Early Start, or Preschool Access aren’t established federal programs known to provide preschool experiences to disadvantaged children, so they don’t fit.