Lanier Head Start - Head Start Program in Lakeland, GA

Lanier Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Lakeland, GA (31774). 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: 229-482-3175

Street address: 104 South Oak Street, Lakeland, GA 31774

County: Irwin County

How to verify Lanier Head Start

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: Tanya Thomas. Provider type: GA Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Lakeland

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 Lakeland, the Irwin County head start programs list, or all care types in Lakeland.

For context, this directory lists 3 across Irwin County; 3 in ZIP 31774.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 31774 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 31774

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Lanier Head Start Lakeland, GA 31635 Capacity 340.2 mi Head Start Program Nashville Head Start Nashville, GA 31639 Capacity 3016 mi Head Start Program Nashville/ Berrien County Head Start Nashville, GA 31639 Capacity 4216 mi Head Start Program Hahira Head Start Hahira, GA 31632 Capacity 3118 mi Head Start Program Hahira Head Start Hahira, GA 31632 Capacity 6818 mi Head Start Program Lowndes I Head Start Center Valdosta, GA 31601 Capacity 15919 mi Head Start Program Lowndes1 Head Start Valdosta, GA 31601 Capacity 14519 mi Head Start Program Clinch County Head Start Homerville, GA 31634 Capacity 6019 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 capacity—
Ownership—
Provider typeGA Head Start
Source record IDrk-GA-GAHS-54478

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanier Head Start rated by the state?
No. Lanier Head Start 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 Lanier Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Lanier Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-GA-GAHS-54478. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Lanier Head Start located?
104 South Oak Street, Lakeland, GA 31774. The provider sits in Irwin County. Contact phone: 229-482-3175.
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 Lakeland?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Lakeland and 3 in Irwin County, including 3 in ZIP 31774. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch, Hugging Face) (record ryan-koch/US-Child-Care-Providers:georgia.json). 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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