§ 1161i–1. Definition of early childhood education program
§ 1161i–1.
Definition of early childhood education program
In this part, the term “early childhood education program” means—
(1)
a Head Start program or an Early Head Start program carried out under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), including a migrant or seasonal Head Start program or an Indian Head Start program;
(2)
a State licensed or regulated child care program; or
(3)
a State prekindergarten program or a program authorized under section 619 [20 U.S.C. 1419] or part C [20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.] of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, that serves children from birth through age six and that addresses the children’s cognitive (including language, early literacy, and pre-numeracy), social, emotional, and physical development.