Dexter Child Development - Head Start Program in Dexter, ME

Dexter Child Development is a federally funded head start program in Dexter, ME (04930). 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: 207-924-3806

Street address: 175 Fern Rd, Dexter, ME 04930

County: Penobscot County

How to verify Dexter Child Development

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: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Dexter

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

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Dexter; 6 across Penobscot County; 2 in ZIP 04930.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 04930 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 04930

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Other head start programs in Dexter

Head Start Program Penquis Cap - Dexter Head Start Dexter, ME 04930 Capacity 20

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Somerset Preschool Hartland, ME 04943 Capacity 2112 mi Head Start Program Dover Child Development Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426 Capacity 813 mi Head Start Program Dover Early Head Start Dover- Foxcroft, ME 04426 Capacity 2413 mi Head Start Program Canaan Preschool Canaan, ME 04924 Capacity 1022 mi Head Start Program Hight Family Early Learning Center Skowhegan, ME 04976 Capacity 2327 mi Head Start Program Bright Beginnings Bangor, ME 04401 Capacity 5927 mi Head Start Program RSU 3 Unity Head Start / Pre-K Unity, ME 04988 Capacity 2128 mi Head Start Program Brewer Pre-K Brewer, ME 04412 Capacity 2229 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 capacity15
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-01CH012607-5624

Frequently asked questions

Is Dexter Child Development rated by the state?
No. Dexter Child Development 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 Dexter Child Development state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Dexter Child Development appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH012607-5624. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Dexter Child Development located?
175 Fern Rd, Dexter, ME 04930. The provider sits in Penobscot County. Contact phone: 207-924-3806.
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 Dexter?
This directory lists 2 head start programs in Dexter and 6 in Penobscot County, including 2 in ZIP 04930. 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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