Head Start Down East - Ellsworth - Head Start Program in Ellsworth, ME

Head Start Down East - Ellsworth is a federally funded head start program in Ellsworth, ME (04605). 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: 207-664-2424

Street address: 18 Avery Ln., Ellsworth, ME 04605

County: Hancock County

How to verify Head Start Down East - Ellsworth

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: Megan Barnes. Provider type: Child Care Facility. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Ellsworth

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 Ellsworth, the Hancock County head start programs list, or all care types in Ellsworth.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Ellsworth; 2 in ZIP 04605.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 04605 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 04605

Other head start programs in Ellsworth

Head Start Program Ellsworth Early Care and Education Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 2

Nearest head start programs by distance

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Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	72
Ownership	—
Provider type	Child Care Facility
Source record ID	rk-ME-8006582

Frequently asked questions

Is Head Start Down East - Ellsworth rated by the state?

No. Head Start Down East - Ellsworth 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 Head Start Down East - Ellsworth state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Head Start Down East - Ellsworth appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-ME-8006582. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Head Start Down East - Ellsworth located?

18 Avery Ln., Ellsworth, ME 04605. The provider sits in Hancock County. Contact phone: 207-664-2424.

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 Ellsworth?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Ellsworth, including 2 in ZIP 04605. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch, Hugging Face) (record ryan-koch/US-Child-Care-Providers:maine.json). 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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