President Bush was in Catonsville yesterday to announce that he is seeking a $600 million increase in financing for the Head Start program for pre-school children. Administration officials said this would provide enough money to enroll more than 80 percent of eligible children for a year.

The Evening Sun would like to hear whether you think this early learning program is a good one and if you believe it is worth the additional federal expenditure.

To register your opinion, call SUNDIAL at 783-1800 (or 268-7736 in Anne Arundel County) today through midnight. After you hear the greeting, you'll be asked to punch in a four-digit code on your Touch-Tone phone. Punch 4600 and you'll be connected with "It's Your Call," The Evening Sun's phone survey on topical issues.

Look for the results in tomorrow's Evening Sun.