Douglas Co. Head Start - Head Start Program in Lawrence, KS

Douglas Co. Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Lawrence, KS (66044). 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: 785-842-2515

Street address: 925 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044

County: Douglas County

How to verify Douglas Co. 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: east_central_kansas_economic_opportunity_corporation_ks. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Lawrence

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

For context, this directory lists 5 head start programs in Lawrence; 3 in ZIP 66044.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 66044 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 66044

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Other head start programs in Lawrence

Head Start Program Children's Learning Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Douglas Co. Head Start #2 - Kennedy Elementary Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Douglas Co. Home Based Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Head Start Program ECKAN Douglas Co Head Start Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 60

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Jefferson County Head Start Center Oskaloosa, KS 66066 Capacity 2117 mi Head Start Program Jefferson County Head Start Oskaloosa, KS 66066 Capacity 1018 mi Head Start Program Bonner Springs Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Capacity 3020 mi Head Start Program Heartland Head Start Olathe, KS 66061 Capacity 13022 mi Head Start Program Susan M. Wheatley Center for Early Childhood Education Topeka, KS 66605 Capacity 4022 mi Head Start Program Community Action Head Start Topeka, KS 66605 Capacity 13222 mi Head Start Program Ottawa Head Start II Ottawa, KS 66067 Capacity 1924 mi Head Start Program Ottawa Head Start Ottawa, KS 66067 Capacity 1924 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 capacity54
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-07CH012519-4908

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Co. Head Start rated by the state?
No. Douglas Co. 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 Douglas Co. Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Douglas Co. Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-07CH012519-4908. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Douglas Co. Head Start located?
925 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044. The provider sits in Douglas County. Contact phone: 785-842-2515.
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 Lawrence?
This directory lists 5 head start programs in Lawrence, including 3 in ZIP 66044. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:07CH012519). 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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