Pine River / Backus Head Start - Head Start Program in Pine River, MN

Pine River / Backus Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Pine River, MN (56474). 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: 218-587-3323

Street address: 401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN 56474

County: Cass County

How to verify Pine River / Backus 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: bi_county_community_action_programs_inc_mn. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Pine River

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 Pine River, the Cass County head start programs list, or all care types in Pine River.

For context, this directory lists 5 across Cass County; 1 in ZIP 56474.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 56474 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 56474

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.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity16
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-05CH012719-6820

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine River / Backus Head Start rated by the state?
No. Pine River / Backus 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 Pine River / Backus Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Pine River / Backus Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH012719-6820. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Pine River / Backus Head Start located?
401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN 56474. The provider sits in Cass County. Contact phone: 218-587-3323.
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 Pine River?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Pine River and 5 in Cass County, including 1 in ZIP 56474. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH012719). 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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