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- In 2007, Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start was found to be in full compliance from a 3 year audit by the United States, Department of Health and Human Services, The program, as a result, is considered a Gold Seal High Quality Head Start Program.
- In 2000, Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start received the National Head Start Association Program of Excellence Award. This award was renewed in 2003 and again in 2006. We are renewing our application in 2009.
- The program was recognized in 2006 as the only Grantee in the country that was simultaneously awarded the Quality Initiative Award for its Grantee operated program and its delegate, Hillsborough County Public Schools.
- In 2003, the National Association of Counties (NACO) awarded Hillsborough County the “Counties Care for Kids” award for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
- Forty-seven sites are accredited through NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), a prestigious accreditation for quality early child care and education or NAFCC (National Association of Family Child Care).
- The 2007 audit of the program’s food and nutrition program by the USDA revealed no findings-a perfect score.
- The 2008 Child Outcomes Report shows that Hillsborough County Head Start children consistently achieve higher gains than the national averages.
- Satisfaction surveys revealed that 97% of parents rated the program positively regarding treatment and care of their children and families.
- The 2008 Head Start Self-Assessment (Internal Audit) revealed the program was 100% in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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