Gainesville HS/EHS - Head Start Program in Gainesville, FL

Gainesville HS/EHS is a federally funded head start program in Gainesville, FL (32641). 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: 352-225-5021

Street address: 530 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641

County: Alachua County

How to verify Gainesville HS/EHS

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

About head start programs in Gainesville

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 Gainesville, the Alachua County head start programs list, or all care types in Gainesville.

For context, this directory lists 6 head start programs in Gainesville; 10 across Alachua County; 1 in ZIP 32641.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 32641 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 32641

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Other head start programs in Gainesville

Head Start Program Eden Park HS Gainesville, FL 32609 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Fearnside Family Services Center Head Start Gainesville, FL 32609 Capacity 64 Head Start Program Highlands I HS Gainesville, FL 32601 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Highlands II HS Gainesville, FL 32601 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Inspiring Learning Academy Gainesville, FL 32605 Capacity 18

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Hawthorne HS/EHS Hawthorne, FL 32640 Capacity 1714 mi Head Start Program Martin-Rochelle Learning Center CCP Archer, FL 32618 Capacity 1815 mi Head Start Program Vision's Tiny Toe'z Early Learning Center DCF License Williston, FL 32696 Capacity 1718 mi Head Start Program Kids & Company CCP Williston, FL 32696 Capacity 2420 mi Head Start Program RCMA Irene M Walker Child Development Center Hawthorne, FL 32640 Capacity 2420 mi Head Start Program Building Dreams CCP High Springs, FL 32643 Capacity 2020 mi Head Start Program The Rainbow Center Starke, FL 32091 Capacity 2424 mi Head Start Program Bronson II HS/EHS Bronson, FL 32621 Capacity 1624 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-04CH012126-1936

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville HS/EHS rated by the state?
No. Gainesville HS/EHS 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 Gainesville HS/EHS state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Gainesville HS/EHS appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH012126-1936. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Gainesville HS/EHS located?
530 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641. The provider sits in Alachua County. Contact phone: 352-225-5021.
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 Gainesville?
This directory lists 6 head start programs in Gainesville and 10 in Alachua County, including 1 in ZIP 32641. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH012126). 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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