Wheat Ridge Head Start - Head Start Program in Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Wheat Ridge, CO (80033). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 720-497-7680

Street address: 12725 W 42nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

County: Jefferson County

How to verify Wheat Ridge Head Start

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: jefferson_county_of_co. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Wheat Ridge

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Wheat Ridge, the Jefferson County head start programs list, or all care types in Wheat Ridge.

For context, this directory lists 12 across Jefferson County; 1 in ZIP 80033.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 80033 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 80033

Nearest head start programs by distance

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Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity16
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-08CH012463-4704

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheat Ridge Head Start rated by the state?
No. Wheat Ridge Head Start appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Wheat Ridge Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Wheat Ridge Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-08CH012463-4704. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Wheat Ridge Head Start located?
12725 W 42nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. The provider sits in Jefferson County. Contact phone: 720-497-7680.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Wheat Ridge?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Wheat Ridge and 12 in Jefferson County, including 1 in ZIP 80033. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:08CH012463). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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