Policy

If a grant recipient uses federal funds to purchase a facility, they must obtain a title insurance policy for the purchase price that names the responsible federal official as an additional loss payee.

Review the timeframe for submitting copies of deeds, leases, loan instruments, mortgage agreements, notices of federal interest, and other legal documents related to the use of Head Start funds for a facility.

Grant recipients must retain records pertinent to the lease, purchase, construction, or renovation of a facility with Head Start funds for as long as they own or occupy the facility, plus three years.

Review procurement procedures for using federal Head Start funds to contract construction or renovation services.

An inspection report must certify that the facility complies with local building codes, applicable child care licensing requirements, is structurally sound and safe for use as a Head Start space.

Review requirements for providing transportation services and waiver applicability.

This standard outlines the required use or provision of school buses or allowable alternate vehicles, emergency equipment, child restraint systems, and vehicle maintenance and inspection.

Read vehicle operation requirements related to safety, driver qualifications and application reviews, and training for drivers and bus monitors.

This standard requires programs to consider the safety of the children it transports when planning fixed routes.

Programs must ensure children who receive transportation services are taught safe riding practices, including procedures for boarding and leaving the vehicle, recognizing danger zones, and emergency evacuation.