Rafael Hernandez School - Head Start Program in Newark, NJ

Rafael Hernandez School is a federally funded head start program in Newark, NJ (07104). 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: 973-481-5004

Street address: 345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104

County: Essex County

How to verify Rafael Hernandez School

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

About head start programs in Newark

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 Newark, the Essex County head start programs list, or all care types in Newark.

For context, this directory lists 41 head start programs in Newark; 62 across Essex County; 3 in ZIP 07104.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 07104 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 07104

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Luis Munoz Marin Newark, NJ 07104 Capacity 890.8 mi Head Start Program North Hudson Community Action, Corp. Head Start Program Kearny, NJ 07032 Capacity 410.9 mi Head Start Program Kearny Kearny, NJ 07032 Capacity 80.9 mi Head Start Program McKinley Street School Newark, NJ 07104 Capacity 841.0 mi Head Start Program The Leaguers, Inc. Head Start Program Newark, NJ 07107 Capacity 901.1 mi Head Start Program The Leaguers Head Start - Early Head Start Program Newark, NJ 07103 Capacity 991.4 mi Head Start Program Bakery Village East Orange, NJ 07017 Capacity 741.4 mi Head Start Program The Leaguers Head Start - Early Head Start Program East Orange, NJ 07017 Capacity 701.5 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 capacity49
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-02CH013279-12034

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafael Hernandez School rated by the state?
No. Rafael Hernandez School 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 Rafael Hernandez School state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Rafael Hernandez School appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-02CH013279-12034. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Rafael Hernandez School located?
345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104. The provider sits in Essex County. Contact phone: 973-481-5004.
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 Newark?
This directory lists 41 head start programs in Newark and 62 in Essex County, including 3 in ZIP 07104. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:02CH013279). 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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