Independence - Head Start Program in Independence, OR

Independence is a federally funded head start program in Independence, OR (97351). 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: 971-707-4070

Street address: 495 I St, Independence, OR 97351

County: Polk County

How to verify Independence

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

About head start programs in Independence

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 Independence, the Polk County head start programs list, or all care types in Independence.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Independence; 5 across Polk County; 2 in ZIP 97351.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 97351 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 97351

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Other head start programs in Independence

Head Start Program Polk-Independence Independence, OR 97351 Capacity 120

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Dallas Dallas, OR 97338 Capacity 168.7 mi Head Start Program Jan's Place Salem, OR 97302 Capacity 1088.8 mi Head Start Program Edgewater Salem, OR 97304 Capacity 169.3 mi Head Start Program Wilbur Salem, OR 97302 Capacity 169.5 mi Head Start Program Wallace Salem, OR 97304 Capacity 5110.0 mi Head Start Program Family Building Blocks Helen's Place Salem, OR 97301 Capacity 7010 mi Head Start Program Center Street/Outreach Salem, OR 97301 Capacity 3511 mi Head Start Program Hawthorne EHS Salem, OR 97301 Capacity 2612 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 capacity8
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-10CH012508-4840

Frequently asked questions

Is Independence rated by the state?
No. Independence 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 Independence state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Independence appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-10CH012508-4840. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Independence located?
495 I St, Independence, OR 97351. The provider sits in Polk County. Contact phone: 971-707-4070.
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 Independence?
This directory lists 2 head start programs in Independence and 5 in Polk County, including 2 in ZIP 97351. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:10CH012508). 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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