La Merced Elementary Head Start - Head Start Program in Belen, NM

La Merced Elementary Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Belen, NM (87002). 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: 505-864-3340

Street address: 301 Alame Loop, Belen, NM 87002

County: Valencia County

How to verify La Merced Elementary 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: mid_west_new_mexico_community_action_program_nm. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Belen

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 Belen, the Valencia County head start programs list, or all care types in Belen.

For context, this directory lists 4 head start programs in Belen; 11 across Valencia County; 4 in ZIP 87002.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 87002 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 87002

Other head start programs in Belen

Head Start Program H.T. Jaramillo Elementary Head Start Belen, NM 87002 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Midwest Nmcap - Jaramillo Head Start Belen, NM 87002 Head Start Program Midwest Nmcap La Merced Head Start Belen, NM 87002

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Midwest Nmcap Adelino Head Start-pre-k Los Lunas, NM 87031 3.6 mi Head Start Program Gil Sanchez Elementary Head Start Jarales, NM 87023 Capacity 194.2 mi Head Start Program Midwest Nmcap - Gil Sanchez Elementary - Head Start Jarales, NM 87023 4.2 mi Head Start Program El Cerro Community Center Los Lunas, NM 87031 Capacity 389.3 mi Head Start Program Adelino Head Start Los Lunas, NM 87031 Capacity 9010 mi Head Start Program Midwest Nmcap - Meadow Lake Head Start Los Lunas, NM 87031 14 mi Head Start Program Meadow Lake Community Center Los Lunas, NM 87031 Capacity 3514 mi Head Start Program Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care Isleta, NM 87022 Capacity 4818 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	19
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-06CH012340-2650

Frequently asked questions

Is La Merced Elementary Head Start rated by the state?

No. La Merced Elementary 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 La Merced Elementary Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. La Merced Elementary Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06CH012340-2650. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is La Merced Elementary Head Start located?

301 Alame Loop, Belen, NM 87002. The provider sits in Valencia County. Contact phone: 505-864-3340.

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 Belen?

This directory lists 4 head start programs in Belen and 11 in Valencia County, including 4 in ZIP 87002. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06CH012340). 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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