Mescalero Apache Head Start Program - Head Start Program in Mescalero, NM

Mescalero Apache Head Start Program is a federally funded head start program in Mescalero, NM (88340). 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: 575-464-9183

Street address: 487 Apache Blvd, Mescalero, NM 88340

County: Otero County

How to verify Mescalero Apache Head Start Program

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: mescalero_apache_tribe_nm. Provider type: American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Mescalero

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 Mescalero, the Otero County head start programs list, or all care types in Mescalero.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Mescalero; 11 across Otero County; 2 in ZIP 88340.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 88340 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 88340

Other head start programs in Mescalero

Head Start Program Mescalero Apache Carrizo Site Mescalero, NM 88340 Capacity 60

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.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	60
Ownership	—
Provider type	American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start
Source record ID	hs-90CI010121-1110

Frequently asked questions

Is Mescalero Apache Head Start Program rated by the state?

No. Mescalero Apache Head Start Program 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 Mescalero Apache Head Start Program state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Mescalero Apache Head Start Program appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-90CI010121-1110. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Mescalero Apache Head Start Program located?

487 Apache Blvd, Mescalero, NM 88340. The provider sits in Otero County. Contact phone: 575-464-9183.

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 Mescalero?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Mescalero and 11 in Otero County, including 2 in ZIP 88340. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:90CI010121). 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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