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Facilities

A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that help programs create environments that are conducive to learning. Explore resources about adhering to safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining healthy classrooms and playgrounds. Also, find materials that outline the procedures for applying for funds to purchase, construct, or make major renovations to facilities that operate Head Start programs. This includes the measures that must be taken to protect the federal interest in such facilities.

Trailers and Modular Units

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:16

Trailers and modular units that are designed to serve as a dwelling or place of business are considered real property if installed permanently at a given location so as to seem fixed to the land as a permanent structure. Grantees considering using trailers and modular will find this information useful.

Pre-Approval Guidance and Checklist

Wed, 10/04/2017 - 15:47

Explore the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards that grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this facilities guidance resource to support the development and analysis of facilities applications in regard to these regulations.

Post-Approval Guidance and Checklist

Wed, 10/04/2017 - 15:51

Learn more about the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) that grantees must comply with when they purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this resource when complying with these regulations.

Strategic Maintenance Planning Tool

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 14:51

Head Start leaders must develop systems to address the maintenance needs and repair schedules of their facilities. These systems can have significant budgetary implications and should be approached with the same care one would take with any major purchase. Use this facilities guidance tool to help with data-informed decision-making in implementing sound business practices.

Facilities Project Implementation

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 23:55

Learn about the laws and regulations grantees must comply with and the forms they must complete when they purchase, construct, or renovate a facility.

Facilities Project Planning and Development

Wed, 11/22/2017 - 00:24

Explore the budgeting sources, safety guidelines, and regulations grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility.

Facilities Maintenance, Health, and Safety

Mon, 11/27/2017 - 13:06

Review the insurance and maintenance regulations, quality health and safety practices, and policies that grantees should establish in their early care and education facilities.

Regulations and Guidance for Disaster Recovery

Mon, 11/27/2017 - 13:30

Learn about regulations, resources, programs, and agencies that can help grantees prepare for and recover from a disaster or crisis.

Regulations and General Support

Mon, 11/27/2017 - 14:04

Learn about procurement procedures, accessibility guidelines, and other design elements grantees should consider when establishing an early care facility.