Scranton - Sumner - Head Start Program in Scranton, PA

Scranton - Sumner is a federally funded head start program in Scranton, PA (18504). 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: 570-344-7046

Street address: 372 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18504

County: Lackawanna County

How to verify Scranton - Sumner

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

About head start programs in Scranton

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

For context, this directory lists 11 head start programs in Scranton; 27 across Lackawanna County; 3 in ZIP 18504.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 18504 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 18504

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Other head start programs in Scranton

Head Start Program Central City Scranton, PA 18510 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Scranton - Adams Scranton, PA 18509 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Scranton - McNichols Scranton, PA 18505 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Scranton Home Based Scranton, PA 18503 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Scranton Pre K Center Scranton, PA 18508 Capacity 16 Head Start Program South Scranton Center Scranton, PA 18505 Capacity 17

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program West Scranton EHS Scranton, PA 18504 Capacity 80.7 mi Head Start Program West Scranton Center Scranton, PA 18504 Capacity 341.0 mi Head Start Program Taylor Hill Taylor, PA 18517 Capacity 171.8 mi Head Start Program Trinity Child Care Dunmore, PA 18509 Capacity 41.9 mi Head Start Program Dunmore Dunmore, PA 18509 Capacity 162.0 mi Head Start Program Valley View Terrace Scranton, PA 18505 Capacity 182.3 mi Head Start Program South Scranton Hilltop Scranton, PA 18505 Capacity 172.6 mi Head Start Program Greenwood Center Moosic, PA 18507 Capacity 83.2 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 capacity17
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-03CH012082-525

Frequently asked questions

Is Scranton - Sumner rated by the state?
No. Scranton - Sumner 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 Scranton - Sumner state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Scranton - Sumner appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH012082-525. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Scranton - Sumner located?
372 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18504. The provider sits in Lackawanna County. Contact phone: 570-344-7046.
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 Scranton?
This directory lists 11 head start programs in Scranton and 27 in Lackawanna County, including 3 in ZIP 18504. 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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