When the Trump administration announced this summer that it would seek a rule change to reduce the “federal burden” of Head Start programs nationwide, it was concerning for state officials and childcare providers alike.
“Head Start performance standards really set the bar for high quality care,” said Jessica Carver, who leads the state Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, during a Child Care Advisory Council meeting on Aug. 13.
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