Colonial Gardens - Head Start Program in Dover, DE

Colonial Gardens is a federally funded head start program in Dover, DE (19904). 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: 212-289-2402

Street address: 1000 Hayes Cir, Dover, DE 19904

County: Kent County

How to verify Colonial Gardens

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: acelero_inc_wi. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Dover

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 Dover, the Kent County head start programs list, or all care types in Dover.

For context, this directory lists 6 head start programs in Dover; 11 across Kent County; 3 in ZIP 19904.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 19904 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 19904

Other head start programs in Dover

Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens Dover, DE 19904 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start White Oak Dover, DE 19901 Capacity 78 Head Start Program Kids-R-Us Learning Center Dover, DE 19904 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Precious Moments Education & Community Center Dover, DE 19901 Capacity 20 Head Start Program White Oak Dover, DE 19901 Capacity 62

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Smyrna Smyrna, DE 19977 Capacity 88.2 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna Smyrna, DE 19977 Capacity 548.3 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Harrington Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 2616 mi Head Start Program Delaware Early Childchood Center - Harrington Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 5016 mi Head Start Program Wonder Years Early Learning Center Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 817 mi Head Start Program Milford Early Learning Center, Inc. Milford, DE 19963 Capacity 2017 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Milford Milford, DE 19963 Capacity 4917 mi Head Start Program Milford Milford, DE 19963 Capacity 4818 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	48
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-03CH013372-15604

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Gardens rated by the state?

No. Colonial Gardens 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 Colonial Gardens state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Colonial Gardens appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH013372-15604. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Colonial Gardens located?

1000 Hayes Cir, Dover, DE 19904. The provider sits in Kent County. Contact phone: 212-289-2402.

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 Dover?

This directory lists 6 head start programs in Dover and 11 in Kent County, including 3 in ZIP 19904. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:03CH013372). 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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