Lewis Elementary School - Head Start Program in Fort Meade, FL

Lewis Elementary School is a federally funded head start program in Fort Meade, FL (33841). 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: 1863285

Street address: 115 S Oak Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841

County: Polk County

How to verify Lewis Elementary School

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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 Fort Meade

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

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Fort Meade; 36 across Polk County; 2 in ZIP 33841.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 33841 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 33841

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Other head start programs in Fort Meade

Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary Fort Meade, FL 33841

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program FLDSWR Bowling Green MSHS Bowling Green, FL 33834 Capacity 837.5 mi Head Start Program RCMA Bowling Green Child Development Center & School - Age Bowling Green, FL 33834 Capacity 247.6 mi Head Start Program FLDSWR Bartow MSHS Bartow, FL 33830 Capacity 5811 mi Head Start Program Polk County Schools Head Start - Gause Academy Bartow, FL 33830 11 mi Head Start Program Stephens Elementary Bartow, FL 33830 Capacity 4812 mi Head Start Program RCMA Fred Dennis Child Development Center Wauchula, FL 33873 Capacity 5714 mi Head Start Program RCMA Fred Dennis Child Development Center Annex Wauchula, FL 33873 Capacity 2414 mi Head Start Program RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center Winter Haven, FL 33880 Capacity 5214 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 capacity32
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH013512-15342

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewis Elementary School rated by the state?
No. Lewis Elementary School 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 Lewis Elementary School state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Lewis Elementary School appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH013512-15342. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Lewis Elementary School located?
115 S Oak Ave, Fort Meade, FL 33841. The provider sits in Polk County. Contact phone: 1863285.
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 Fort Meade?
This directory lists 2 head start programs in Fort Meade and 36 in Polk County, including 2 in ZIP 33841. 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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