Stephens Elementary - Head Start Program in Bartow, FL

Stephens Elementary is a federally funded head start program in Bartow, FL (33830). 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: 863-534-7455

Street address: 1350 N Maple Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

County: Polk County

How to verify Stephens Elementary

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

About head start programs in Bartow

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 Bartow, the Polk County head start programs list, or all care types in Bartow.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Bartow; 36 across Polk County; 3 in ZIP 33830.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 33830 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 33830

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Other head start programs in Bartow

Head Start Program FLDSWR Bartow MSHS Bartow, FL 33830 Capacity 58 Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Gause Academy Bartow, FL 33830

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Eagle Lake Elementary School Eagle Lake, FL 33839 Capacity 307.1 mi Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Eagle Lake Elementary Eagle Lake, FL 33839 7.2 mi Head Start Program RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center Winter Haven, FL 33880 Capacity 527.4 mi Head Start Program Medulla Elementary School Lakeland, FL 33813 Capacity 308.0 mi Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Wahneta Elementary Winter Haven, FL 33880 8.6 mi Head Start Program Wahneta Elementary School Winter Haven, FL 33880 Capacity 458.8 mi Head Start Program Snively Elementary School of Choice Eloise, FL 33880 Capacity 329.2 mi Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Snivey Elementary Eloise, FL 33880 9.3 mi

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 capacity48
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH013512-15346

Frequently asked questions

Is Stephens Elementary rated by the state?
No. Stephens Elementary 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 Stephens Elementary state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Stephens Elementary appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH013512-15346. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Stephens Elementary located?
1350 N Maple Ave, Bartow, FL 33830. The provider sits in Polk County. Contact phone: 863-534-7455.
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 Bartow?
This directory lists 3 head start programs in Bartow and 36 in Polk County, including 3 in ZIP 33830. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH013512). 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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