Are Headstart programs and Preschool the same thing?

Question

Are Headstart programs and Preschool the same thing?

Answer 1

preschool is like a play group/ and head start is getting children ready for school in a fun way.

Answer 2

Yes and No.

Headstart is normally for children with parents who fall at or below the poverty level to make sure that their kids are getting the pre-education that they need which makes it like preschool. Preschoolers parents normally pay for it just like they would daycare.

Answer 3

No they are not the same.

Headstart is state funded & caters to low income or 'at risk' children. It offers different programs from full day to part time hours.

Pre school is usually not free and is only a few days or hours a week.