[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR1306.31] [Page 153] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 1306_HEAD START STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM OPTIONS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Head Start Program Options Sec. 1306.31 Choosing a Head Start program option. (a) Grantees may choose to implement one or more than one of three program options: a center-based option, a home-based program option or a combination program option. (b) The program option chosen must meet the needs of the children and families as indicated by the community needs assessment conducted by the grantee. (c) When assigning children to a particular program option, Head Start grantees that operate more than one program option must consider such factors as the child's age, developmental level, disabilities, health or learning problems, previous preschool experiences and family situation. Grantees must also consider parents' concerns and wishes prior to making final assignments.