The philosophy of the Head Start/Day Care program is that each child is entitled to have a “head start” regardless of race, creed, religion or need. Serving 209 children daily from four locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills of children in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social and preventive health services. The Head Start/Day Care program incorporates the Board of Education’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program, providing preschool services to children four years of age, including children with special needs. The program also provides transitional services to public schools.