Groton Early Head Start/Head Start - Head Start Program in Groton, CT

Groton Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Groton, CT (06340). 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: 860-448-2933

Street address: 36 Central Ave, Groton, CT 06340

County: New London County

How to verify Groton Early Head Start/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: thames_valley_council_for_community_action_inc_ct. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Groton

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 Groton, the New London County head start programs list, or all care types in Groton.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Groton; 14 across New London County; 2 in ZIP 06340.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 06340 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 06340

Other head start programs in Groton

Head Start Program Tvcca Little Learners - Head Start-Groton Groton, CT 06340 Capacity 77

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program TVCCA Head Start-New London Public School Collaborative New London, CT 06320 Capacity 224.1 mi Head Start Program Bayonet Head Start New London, CT 06320 Capacity 805.0 mi Head Start Program Tvcca Little Learners/Head Start New London New London, CT 06320 Capacity 1365.1 mi Head Start Program TVCCA Head Start- Friendship School Collaborative Waterford, CT 06385 Capacity 445.6 mi Head Start Program Tri-County CAA Westerly Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 5411 mi Head Start Program Westerly Site Westerly, RI 02891 Capacity 3011 mi Head Start Program Montville Head Start Uncasville, CT 06382 Capacity 1611 mi Head Start Program Norwich EHS Home Base Norwich, CT 06360 Capacity 3012 mi

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

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	20
Ownership	—
Provider type	Early Head Start
Source record ID	hs-01CH012547-5202

Frequently asked questions

Is Groton Early Head Start/Head Start rated by the state?

No. Groton Early Head Start/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 Groton Early Head Start/Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Groton Early Head Start/Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH012547-5202. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Groton Early Head Start/Head Start located?

36 Central Ave, Groton, CT 06340. The provider sits in New London County. Contact phone: 860-448-2933.

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 Groton?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Groton and 14 in New London County, including 2 in ZIP 06340. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:01CH012547). 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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