What is the difference between head start and preschool?

Head Start follows a federally mandated curriculum with the goal of preparing at-risk children to succeed in kindergarten. The curriculum in preschools can range from no curriculum at all (the children play and socialize the whole time) to teaching young children how to read. read more

As just about everyone else said, Head Start is a federally funded preschool program. You do need to qualify for head start, income guidelines, child care subsidy, reach-up and a few others. Head start not only serves the child but the family, that's the biggest difference between head start and other preschool programs. read more