MLK - Head Start Program in Hagerstown, MD

MLK is a federally funded head start program in Hagerstown, MD (21740). 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: 301-797-5231

Street address: 131 W North Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740

County: Washington County

How to verify MLK

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

About head start programs in Hagerstown

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 Hagerstown, the Washington County head start programs list, or all care types in Hagerstown.

For context, this directory lists 9 head start programs in Hagerstown; 9 in ZIP 21740.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 21740 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 21740

Other head start programs in Hagerstown

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Sargent Shriver Head Start Hagerstown, MD 21740 Capacity 1341.5 mi Head Start Program Sargent Shriver Hagerstown, MD 21740 Capacity 221.6 mi Head Start Program Spring Mills Primary School Martinsburg, WV 25404 Capacity 2512 mi Head Start Program Hedgesville Center Hedgesville, WV 25427 Capacity 5816 mi Head Start Program James Rumsey Technical Institute Martinsburg, WV 25403 Capacity 1616 mi Head Start Program DEEMED EPIC Head Start/ Pre-K - James Rumsey Technical Institute Martinsburg, WV Capacity 2016 mi Head Start Program Berkeley Heights Martinsburg, WV 25401 Capacity 9019 mi Head Start Program Celc Chambersburg, PA 17201 Capacity 12619 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	44
Ownership	—
Provider type	Early Head Start
Source record ID	hs-03CH013534-15430

Frequently asked questions

Is MLK rated by the state?

No. MLK 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 MLK state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. MLK appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH013534-15430. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is MLK located?

131 W North Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The provider sits in Washington County. Contact phone: 301-797-5231.

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 Hagerstown?

This directory lists 9 head start programs in Hagerstown, including 9 in ZIP 21740. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:03CH013534). 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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