Jamaica Plain Head Start - Head Start Program in Jamaica Plain, MA

Jamaica Plain Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Jamaica Plain, MA (02130). 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: 617-522-5533

Street address: 315 (Rear) Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

County: Suffolk County

How to verify Jamaica Plain Head Start

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: Kimberly Weldon. Provider type: Large Group. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Jamaica Plain

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 Jamaica Plain, the Suffolk County head start programs list, or all care types in Jamaica Plain.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Jamaica Plain; 37 across Suffolk County; 3 in ZIP 02130.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 02130 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 02130

Other head start programs in Jamaica Plain

Head Start Program Jamaica Plain Head Start & Children's Services Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Capacity 117 Head Start Program Nurtury Learning Lab Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Capacity 17

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Horizons for Homeless Children Roxbury, MA 02119 Capacity 1200.3 mi Head Start Program Jackie Jenkins-Scott (JJS) Roxbury, MA 02119 Capacity 1370.4 mi Head Start Program Parker Hill Head Start & Children's Services Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 Capacity 600.6 mi Head Start Program Parker Hill/ Fenway Head Start Roxbury, MA 02120 Capacity 760.6 mi Head Start Program Nurtury Horadan Way Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 Capacity 430.8 mi Head Start Program Walnut Grove Head Start & Children's Services Dorchester, MA 02121 Capacity 851.2 mi Head Start Program ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start Dorchester, MA 02121 Capacity 1181.3 mi Head Start Program Savin St. Head Start & Children's Services Boston, MA 02119 Capacity 301.4 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	149
Ownership	—
Provider type	Large Group
Source record ID	rk-MA-9179336

Frequently asked questions

Is Jamaica Plain Head Start rated by the state?

No. Jamaica Plain Head Start 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 Jamaica Plain Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Jamaica Plain Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-MA-9179336. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Jamaica Plain Head Start located?

315 (Rear) Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. The provider sits in Suffolk County. Contact phone: 617-522-5533.

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 Jamaica Plain?

This directory lists 3 head start programs in Jamaica Plain and 37 in Suffolk County, including 3 in ZIP 02130. 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:massachusetts.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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