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Head Start enrolment recovery: what worked in five agencies

Door-to-door recruitment, flexible hours and transportation moved the needle most.

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January 28, 2026Early Childhood Team5 min read

Agencies rebuilt enrolment by rethinking recruitment as a year-round function rather than an August scramble.

Extended-day options and transportation routes were the clearest predictors of sustained attendance.