Garfield Head Start - Head Start Program in Garfield, NJ

Garfield Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Garfield, NJ (07026). 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: 201-366-1020

Street address: 541 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026

County: Bergen County

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

About head start programs in Garfield

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 Garfield, the Bergen County head start programs list, or all care types in Garfield.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Garfield; 6 across Bergen County; 2 in ZIP 07026.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 07026 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 07026

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Other head start programs in Garfield

Head Start Program Greater Bergen Community Action Garfield Head Start Garfield, NJ 07026 Capacity 139

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Passaic Family Head Start, Inc. Passaic, NJ 07055 Capacity 901.3 mi Head Start Program Highland Avenue Center Passaic, NJ 07055 Capacity 301.3 mi Head Start Program Third Street Center Passaic, NJ 07055 Capacity 901.4 mi Head Start Program Center for Family Resources #12 Clifton, NJ 07011 Capacity 151.6 mi Head Start Program Center for Family Resources, Inc. - Clifton School # 17 Clifton, NJ 07011 Capacity 301.6 mi Head Start Program Children's Day Preschool Passaic, NJ 07055 Capacity 751.7 mi Head Start Program Calvary Baptist Church Clifton, NJ 07011 Capacity 321.7 mi Head Start Program Center for Family Resources, Inc. - Clifton Father Mychal Judge Clifton, NJ 07011 Capacity 162.5 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 capacity75
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-02CH012499-4656

Frequently asked questions

Is Garfield Head Start rated by the state?
No. Garfield 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 Garfield Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Garfield Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-02CH012499-4656. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Garfield Head Start located?
541 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026. The provider sits in Bergen County. Contact phone: 201-366-1020.
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 Garfield?
This directory lists 2 head start programs in Garfield and 6 in Bergen County, including 2 in ZIP 07026. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:02CH012499). 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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