Part-Day Classroom
The traditional model for Head Start is the part-day classroom. In this model, between seventeen and twenty children share a classroom at the center four days per week, four hours per day. At a limited number of sites, transportation is available to get children to the center.

Full-Day / Full Year
The full day program is available to children in both the Head Start and Early Head Start age groups. The program is designed to meet the needs of working families by providing Head Start services as well as quality child-care.

To be considered for this program, the parent / primary caregiver must qualify for DES Childcare Subsidy. The program operates Monday through Friday, year-round.

Family Literacy
The family literacy model is available in both the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. In this model, parents attend the center along with their child and participate in their child’s education.

In addition, parents have the opportunity to participate in Adult Education opportunities such as English as a Second Language, GED courses, vocational training and parent discussion time. Family Literacy meets 5 days per week, five hours per day and encompasses all of the comprehensive approaches of the traditional Part-Day model in addition to the Family Literacy activities.

Home Based
In this program model, families are visited in their home weekly by a Head Start Family Educator. Bi-weekly group experiences provide socialization
time as well as preparation for children to move into a classroom environment.

Early Head Start Home Based program serves children birth through age three and pregnant women. Head Start Home Based program serves children age three to five.