Spindale Elem. - Head Start Program in Spindale, NC

Spindale Elem. is a federally funded head start program in Spindale, NC (28160). 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: 828-286-2861

Street address: 161 N Oak St, Spindale, NC 28160

County: Rutherford County

How to verify Spindale Elem.

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

About head start programs in Spindale

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 Spindale, the Rutherford County head start programs list, or all care types in Spindale.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Spindale; 11 across Rutherford County; 3 in ZIP 28160.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 28160 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 28160

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Other head start programs in Spindale

Head Start Program Carver Spindale, NC 28160 Capacity 71 Head Start Program Carver Head Start Spindale, NC 28160 Capacity 182

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Rutherfordton Elementary School Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Capacity 132.9 mi Head Start Program Forest City Dunbar Elementary Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 263.4 mi Head Start Program Forest City Children's Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 294.8 mi Head Start Program Forrest W. Hunt Elementary Alexander Mills, NC 28043 Capacity 176.1 mi Head Start Program Harris Elementary Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 246.2 mi Head Start Program Pinnacle Elementary Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Capacity 148.5 mi Head Start Program Ellenboro Ellenboro, NC 28040 Capacity 269.0 mi Head Start Program Sunshine Elementary Bostic, NC 28018 Capacity 99.4 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 capacity10
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH013354-12802

Frequently asked questions

Is Spindale Elem. rated by the state?
No. Spindale Elem. 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 Spindale Elem. state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Spindale Elem. appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH013354-12802. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Spindale Elem. located?
161 N Oak St, Spindale, NC 28160. The provider sits in Rutherford County. Contact phone: 828-286-2861.
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 Spindale?
This directory lists 3 head start programs in Spindale and 11 in Rutherford County, including 3 in ZIP 28160. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH013354). 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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