Head Start Programs in Maine

Maine is home to 86 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Maine

Lewiston, ME 54 providers Searsport, ME 4 providers Portland, ME 43 providers Presque Isle, ME 18 providers Auburn, ME 28 providers Augusta, ME 22 providers Bath, ME 11 providers Belfast, ME 13 providers Biddeford, ME 18 providers Brunswick, ME 23 providers Caribou, ME 17 providers Dexter, ME 6 providers Ellsworth, ME 14 providers Fryeburg, ME 4 providers Machias, ME 7 providers Norridgewock, ME 6 providers Norway, ME 12 providers South Portland, ME 31 providers Springvale, ME 6 providers Bangor, ME 34 providers Bethel, ME 3 providers Brewer, ME 7 providers Bridgton, ME 5 providers Calais, ME 3 providers Canaan, ME 3 providers Chelsea, ME 4 providers Dover Foxcroft, ME 2 providers Dover- Foxcroft, ME 1 providers Dyer Brook, ME 2 providers East Millinocket, ME 2 providers Easton, ME 3 providers Fairfield, ME 6 providers Farmington, ME 6 providers Fort Kent, ME 7 providers Gardiner, ME 6 providers Hartland, ME 2 providers Houlton, ME 13 providers Jay, ME 6 providers Limestone, ME 4 providers New Sharon, ME 3 providers Newcastle, ME 4 providers Old Town, ME 10 providers Oxford, ME 4 providers Rockland, ME 6 providers Rumford, ME 2 providers Saco, ME 29 providers Sanford, ME 16 providers Skowhegan, ME 9 providers South Gardiner, ME 1 providers South Paris, ME 7 providers Unity, ME 3 providers Waldoboro, ME 7 providers Waterville, ME 16 providers West Paris, ME 3 providers Westbrook, ME 18 providers Whitefield, ME 3 providers Whitefield, ME 1 providers Wilton, ME 7 providers Winslow, ME 7 providers Winterport, ME 4 providers Wiscasset, ME 4 providers

About head start programs in Maine

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Maine have?

This directory covers 86 federally funded head start programs in Maine, spread across 61 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Maine?

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. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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