Bright Beginnings - Head Start Program in Bangor, ME

Bright Beginnings is a federally funded head start program in Bangor, ME (04401). 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: 207-973-3616

Street address: 31 Hillside Ave, Bangor, ME 04401

County: Penobscot County

How to verify Bright Beginnings

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

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About head start programs in Bangor

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

For context, this directory lists 6 across Penobscot County; 1 in ZIP 04401.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 04401 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 04401

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Brewer Pre-K Brewer, ME 04412 Capacity 223.4 mi Head Start Program Old Town Child Development Old Town, ME 04468 Capacity 89.9 mi Head Start Program RSU 22 Leroy Smith Pre-K Winterport, ME 04496 Capacity 1414 mi Head Start Program Wcap- Searsport Head Start/Pre-K Searsport, ME 04974 Capacity 3225 mi Head Start Program RSU 20 Searsport Head Start Pre-K Searsport, ME 04974 Capacity 2826 mi Head Start Program Wcap - Searsport Early Head Start Searsport, ME 04974 Capacity 4026 mi Head Start Program Searsport Early Head Start Center Searsport, ME 04974 Capacity 1626 mi Head Start Program Dexter Child Development Dexter, ME 04930 Capacity 1527 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 capacity59
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-01CH012607-16969

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Beginnings rated by the state?
No. Bright Beginnings 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 Bright Beginnings state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Bright Beginnings appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH012607-16969. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Bright Beginnings located?
31 Hillside Ave, Bangor, ME 04401. The provider sits in Penobscot County. Contact phone: 207-973-3616.
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 Bangor?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Bangor and 6 in Penobscot County, including 1 in ZIP 04401. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:01CH012607). 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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