45 CFR 1306.31 : Public Welfare (Part 1 To Parts 2557-2599) — (Part 1200 To Parts 2557-2599) — Regulations Relating To Public Welfare (Continued) (Part 1200 To Parts 2557-2599) — Administration For Children And Families, Department Of Health And Human Services (Subchapter A To Subchapters J-K) — The Administration For Children, Youth And Families, Head Start Program (Part 1300 To § 1311.5) — Head Start Staffing Requirements And Program Options (§ 1306.1 To § 1306.37) — Head Start Program Options (§ 1306.30 To § 1306.37) — 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.