Head Start Dasher Green - Head Start Program in Columbia, MD

Head Start Dasher Green is a federally funded head start program in Columbia, MD (21045). 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: 410-313-6210

Street address: 6680 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045

County: Howard County

How to verify Head Start Dasher Green

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

Provider type: CTR. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Columbia

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 Columbia, the Howard County head start programs list, or all care types in Columbia.

For context, this directory lists 6 head start programs in Columbia; 8 across Howard County; 4 in ZIP 21045.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 21045 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 21045

Other head start programs in Columbia

Head Start Program Bauder Education Center at Long Reach Columbia, MD 21045 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Children's Learning Center at HCC Columbia, MD 21044 Capacity 22 Head Start Program Dasher Green Head Start Columbia, MD 21045 Capacity 36 Head Start Program Head Start Old Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21045 Capacity 38 Head Start Program Old Cedar Lane Head Start Center Columbia, MD 21044 Capacity 18

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Arco Iris Bilingual Children's Center Laurel, MD 20708 Capacity 67.1 mi Head Start Program Head Start Ellicott City Ellicott City, MD 21043 Capacity 367.3 mi Head Start Program Ellicott City Head Start Ellicott City, MD 21043 Capacity 367.3 mi Head Start Program YMCA Emily Harris Head Start Catonsville, MD 21228 Capacity 298.3 mi Head Start Program Y Head Start, Emily Harris Center Catonsville, MD 21228 Capacity 168.4 mi Head Start Program Y Head Start -Meade Village Center Severn, MD 21144 Capacity 348.8 mi Head Start Program Y Head Start Anne Arundel @ Meade Village Severn, MD 21144 Capacity 588.8 mi Head Start Program International Children's Center Silver Spring, MD 20905 Capacity 109.2 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	100
Ownership	—
Provider type	CTR
Source record ID	rk-MD-115133

Frequently asked questions

Is Head Start Dasher Green rated by the state?

No. Head Start Dasher Green 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 Dasher Green state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Head Start Dasher Green appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-MD-115133. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Head Start Dasher Green located?

6680 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. The provider sits in Howard County. Contact phone: 410-313-6210.

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 Columbia?

This directory lists 6 head start programs in Columbia and 8 in Howard County, including 4 in ZIP 21045. 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:maryland.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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