The existence of gaps in academic success among students in the different ethnic group (white, Hispanic, and African-American) has been a lingering problem across the United States. In order to close this academic disparity, it warrants action that emphasizes on early childhood education programs that enhance to prepare children in entering the educational system on their grade level and equipped with readiness to learn. One program developed for preparing the underprivileged children (living in poverty) and offers admission to pre-kindergarten education is the head start program. Koedel, and Techapaisarnjaroenkit, (2012) reported that head start program was developed in 1965 as a means to fight poverty in the United States and is presently
