Milford - Head Start Program in Milford, DE

Milford is a federally funded head start program in Milford, DE (19963). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Street address: 518 N Church Ave, Milford, DE 19963

County: Sussex County

How to verify Milford

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 Milford

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 Milford, the Sussex County head start programs list, or all care types in Milford.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Milford; 16 across Sussex County; 3 in ZIP 19963.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 19963 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 19963

Other head start programs in Milford

Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Milford Milford, DE 19963 Capacity 49 Head Start Program Milford Early Learning Center, Inc. Milford, DE 19963 Capacity 20

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Wonder Years Early Learning Center Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 87.4 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Harrington Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 267.8 mi Head Start Program Delaware Early Childchood Center - Harrington Harrington, DE 19952 Capacity 508.2 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Cool Spring Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 3413 mi Head Start Program Precious Moments Education & Community Center Dover, DE 19901 Capacity 2014 mi Head Start Program Primeros Pasos, Inc. Georgetown, DE 19947 Capacity 2115 mi Head Start Program Bridgeville Bridgeville, DE 19933 Capacity 4015 mi Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Bridgeville Bridgeville, DE 19933 Capacity 4515 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-03CH013372-15608

Frequently asked questions

Is Milford rated by the state?

No. Milford 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 Milford state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Milford appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH013372-15608. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Milford located?

518 N Church Ave, Milford, DE 19963. The provider sits in Sussex County. Contact details may be available on the source record.

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 Milford?

This directory lists 3 head start programs in Milford and 16 in Sussex County, including 3 in ZIP 19963. 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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