North Pocono EHS - Head Start Program in Covington Township, PA

North Pocono EHS is a federally funded head start program in Covington Township, PA (18444). 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: 570-963-6633

Street address: 432 Daleville Hwy, Covington Township, PA 18444

County: Lackawanna County

How to verify North Pocono EHS

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

About head start programs in Covington Township

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 Covington Township, the Lackawanna County head start programs list, or all care types in Covington Township.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Covington Township; 27 across Lackawanna County; 2 in ZIP 18444.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 18444 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 18444

Other head start programs in Covington Township

Head Start Program North Pocono Covington Township, PA 18444 Capacity 18

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	8
Ownership	—
Provider type	Early Head Start
Source record ID	hs-03CH012082-685

Frequently asked questions

Is North Pocono EHS rated by the state?

No. North Pocono EHS 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 North Pocono EHS state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. North Pocono EHS appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH012082-685. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is North Pocono EHS located?

432 Daleville Hwy, Covington Township, PA 18444. The provider sits in Lackawanna County. Contact phone: 570-963-6633.

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 Covington Township?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Covington Township and 27 in Lackawanna County, including 2 in ZIP 18444. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:03CH012082). 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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