Westside Head Start - Head Start Program in Jackson, MS

Westside Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Jackson, MS (39209). 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: 601-922-0542

Street address: 1450 Wiggins Rd N/A, Jackson, MS 39209

County: Hinds County

How to verify Westside 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: hinds_county_human_resource_agency_ms. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Jackson

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 Jackson, the Hinds County head start programs list, or all care types in Jackson.

For context, this directory lists 11 head start programs in Jackson; 17 across Hinds County; 3 in ZIP 39209.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 39209 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 39209

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Other head start programs in Jackson

Head Start Program Della J. Caugills Early Head Start Center Jackson, MS 39212 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Holy Ghost Early Head Start Center Jackson, MS 39202 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Mary C. Jones Head Start Jackson, MS 39203 Capacity 205 Head Start Program Mary C. Jones Head Start Center Jackson, MS 39203 Capacity 50 Head Start Program Oak Forest Head Start Jackson, MS 39212 Capacity 91 Head Start Program Richard Brandon Head Start Jackson, MS 39213 Capacity 142

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Westside Head Start Jackson, MS 39209 Capacity 3450.0 mi Head Start Program Van Winkle Pre-K Center Jackson, MS 39209 Capacity 1201.1 mi Head Start Program The Della J. Caugills Early Head Start Jackson, MS 39212 Capacity 325.3 mi Head Start Program Gertrude Ellis Head Start Byram, MS 39272 Capacity 1328.2 mi Head Start Program Richard Brandon Head Start Center Jackson, MS 39213 Capacity 1679.1 mi Head Start Program Gertrude E. Ellis Head Start Center Byram, MS 39272 Capacity 1499.2 mi Head Start Program St. James Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start Center Pearl, MS 39208 Capacity 579.9 mi Head Start Program St James Head Start/Ehs Center Pearl, MS 39208 Capacity 20512 mi

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 capacity307
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH012142-1075

Frequently asked questions

Is Westside Head Start rated by the state?
No. Westside 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 Westside Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Westside Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH012142-1075. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Westside Head Start located?
1450 Wiggins Rd N/A, Jackson, MS 39209. The provider sits in Hinds County. Contact phone: 601-922-0542.
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 Jackson?
This directory lists 11 head start programs in Jackson and 17 in Hinds County, including 3 in ZIP 39209. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH012142). 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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