Head Start Programs in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is home to 691 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Puerto Rico

San Juan, PR 74 providers Caguas, PR 26 providers Ponce, PR 25 providers Arecibo, PR 23 providers Carolina, PR 22 providers Bayamon, PR 20 providers Humacao, PR 19 providers Barceloneta, PR 17 providers Mayaguez, PR 17 providers Guaynabo, PR 14 providers Manati, PR 13 providers Aguadilla, PR 12 providers Dorado, PR 12 providers Juncos, PR 12 providers Orocovis, PR 12 providers Corozal, PR 11 providers Guayama, PR 11 providers Hatillo, PR 11 providers Barranquitas, PR 10 providers Fajardo, PR 10 providers Gurabo, PR 10 providers Quebradillas, PR 10 providers Salinas, PR 10 providers San Sebastian, PR 10 providers Toa Baja, PR 10 providers Utuado, PR 10 providers Cayey, PR 9 providers Las Piedras, PR 9 providers San German, PR 9 providers Camuy, PR 8 providers Juana Diaz, PR 8 providers Lares, PR 8 providers San Lorenzo, PR 8 providers Vega Alta, PR 8 providers Vega Baja, PR 8 providers Caguas, PR 7 providers Ciales, PR 7 providers Luquillo, PR 7 providers Rio Grande, PR 7 providers Santa Isabel, PR 7 providers Yabucoa, PR 7 providers Anasco, PR 6 providers Coamo, PR 6 providers Florida, PR 6 providers Jayuya, PR 6 providers Lajas, PR 6 providers Sabana Grande, PR 6 providers Villalba, PR 6 providers Humacao, PR 5 providers Isabela, PR 5 providers Maunabo, PR 5 providers Aguas Buenas, PR 4 providers Arroyo, PR 4 providers Cabo Rojo, PR 4 providers Comerio, PR 4 providers Hormigueros, PR 4 providers Loiza, PR 4 providers Toa Alta, PR 4 providers Adjuntas, PR 3 providers Aibonito, PR 3 providers Cidra, PR 3 providers Morovis, PR 3 providers Trujillo Alto, PR 3 providers Aguada, PR 2 providers Canovanas, PR 2 providers Catano, PR 2 providers Catao, PR 2 providers Ceiba, PR 2 providers Guanica, PR 2 providers Guaynabo, PR 2 providers Las Marias, PR 2 providers Loiza, PR 2 providers Maricao, PR 2 providers Naranjito, PR 2 providers Patillas, PR 2 providers San Juan, PR 2 providers Aasco, PR 1 providers Bayamon, PR 1 providers Carolina, PR 1 providers Guayanilla, PR 1 providers Gurabo, PR 1 providers Las Piedras, PR 1 providers Loiza, PR 1 providers Loiza, PR 1 providers Moca, PR 1 providers Naguabo, PR 1 providers Punta Santiago, PR 1 providers Rincon, PR 1 providers Rio Grande, PR 1 providers Rio Piedras, PR 1 providers San Juan, PR 1 providers Vega Alta, PR 1 providers Vieques, PR 1 providers

About head start programs in Puerto Rico

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Puerto Rico have?

This directory covers 691 federally funded head start programs in Puerto Rico, spread across 93 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Puerto Rico?

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. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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