CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) - Head Start Program in Effingham, IL

CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) is a federally funded head start program in Effingham, IL (62401). 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: 217-994-4300

Street address: 100 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

County: Effingham County

How to verify CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS)

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

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About head start programs in Effingham

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

For context, this directory lists 2 across Effingham County; 2 in ZIP 62401.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 62401 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 62401

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Cefs Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham Effingham, CA 62401 0.0 mi Head Start Program Cefs Head Start 0-5 Program- Altamont Altamont, CA 62411 12 mi Head Start Program C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program-Altamont Altamont, IL 62411 Capacity 2012 mi Head Start Program Neoga Neoga, IL 62447 Capacity 1518 mi Head Start Program Erba Neoga Head Start Neoga, CA 62447 18 mi Head Start Program Cefs Head Start 0-5 Program- Louisville Louisville, CA 62858 22 mi Head Start Program Cumberland County Erba Head Start Greenup, CA 62428 22 mi Head Start Program CUMBERLAND ~ Greenup Greenup, IL 62428 Capacity 1722 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 typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-05CH012873-9171

Frequently asked questions

Is CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) rated by the state?
No. CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) 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 CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH012873-9171. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is CEFS Head Start 0-5 Program-Effingham (EHS & HS) located?
100 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401. The provider sits in Effingham County. Contact phone: 217-994-4300.
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 Effingham?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Effingham and 2 in Effingham County, including 2 in ZIP 62401. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH012873). 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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