Metropolis Early Learning Center - Head Start Program in Metropolis, IL
Metropolis Early Learning Center is a federally funded head start program in Metropolis, IL (62960). 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: 618-524-5222
Street address: 416 E 9th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
County: Massac County
How to verify Metropolis Early Learning Center
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Ownership & operation
Legal name: southern_seven_health_department_il. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.
About head start programs in Metropolis
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 Metropolis, the Massac County head start programs list, or all care types in Metropolis.
For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Metropolis; 3 in ZIP 62960.
ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 62960 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 62960
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Key facts
| Care type | Head Start Program |
|---|---|
| State quality rating | Not state-rated |
| Licensed capacity | 57 |
| Ownership | — |
| Provider type | Early Head Start |
| Source record ID | hs-05CH012770-7896 |
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Data provenance
Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH012770). 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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