Head Start staff members facilitate examinations by skilled professionals for any health problems a child might exhibit. Staff members also arrange for vision and hearing tests and needed immunizations. Under the supervision of a registered dietician, staff members provide nutrition assessments on each child and those with health and nutrition needs receive follow-up care.

Staff members - under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional - assess the individual needs of each child. Mental health services are provided to children and their families if the need exists.

Nutrition activities are an integral part of the Head Start curriculum. Children receive nutritious meals at breakfast and lunch and also brush their teeth. They are taught to wash their hands before meals and encouraged to develop good personal and health habits.