Riverton - Head Start Program in Portland, ME

Riverton is a federally funded head start program in Portland, ME (04103). 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: 207-553-5956

Street address: 102-104 Riverton Drive, Portland, ME 04103

County: Cumberland County

How to verify Riverton

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

About head start programs in Portland

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 Portland, the Cumberland County head start programs list, or all care types in Portland.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Portland; 9 across Cumberland County; 1 in ZIP 04103.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 04103 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 04103

Other head start programs in Portland

Head Start Program Bayside Anchor Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 15 Head Start Program East End Child Development Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 36

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Westbrook Public Pre-K-Canal Westbrook, ME 04092 Capacity 312.6 mi Head Start Program Marshland South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 154.2 mi Head Start Program Youth and Family Outreach South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 95.2 mi Head Start Program York County Community Action Corporation- Saco Head Start Saco, ME 04072 Capacity 2515 mi Head Start Program YCCAC - Biddeford Stone Street Biddeford, ME 04005 Capacity 2416 mi Head Start Program Biddeford Head Start Pre-K Biddeford, ME 04005 Capacity 3017 mi Head Start Program Region 10 Collaboration Brunswick, ME 04011 Capacity 1422 mi Head Start Program Brunswick Head Start Brunswick, ME 04011 Capacity 2424 mi

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	15
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-01CH012275-2097

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverton rated by the state?

No. Riverton 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 Riverton state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Riverton appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH012275-2097. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Riverton located?

102-104 Riverton Drive, Portland, ME 04103. The provider sits in Cumberland County. Contact phone: 207-553-5956.

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 Portland?

This directory lists 3 head start programs in Portland and 9 in Cumberland County, including 1 in ZIP 04103. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:01CH012275). 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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