Newport Center - Head Start Program in Newport, RI

Newport Center is a federally funded head start program in Newport, RI (02840). 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: 401-367-2001

Street address: 8 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport, RI 02840

County: Newport County

How to verify Newport Center

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

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About head start programs in Newport

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

For context, this directory lists 4 across Newport County; 2 in ZIP 02840.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 02840 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 02840

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program EBCAP Head Start at Newport Rhode Island, RI 02840 Capacity 1580.0 mi Head Start Program Aquidneck Elementary-Head Start Middletown, RI 02842 Capacity 182.1 mi Head Start Program Tri-County CAA N.K. Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 188.5 mi Head Start Program North Kingstown Site North Kingstown, RI 02852 Capacity 158.5 mi Head Start Program Tri-County CAA S.K. Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 2611 mi Head Start Program South Kingstown Site Wakefield, RI 02879 Capacity 811 mi Head Start Program Tiverton Center Tiverton, RI 02878 Capacity 1512 mi Head Start Program Bennie Costa Head Start Center Fall River, MA 02721 Capacity 1813 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 capacity48
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-01CH013042-10139

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport Center rated by the state?
No. Newport Center 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 Newport Center state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Newport Center appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH013042-10139. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Newport Center located?
8 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport, RI 02840. The provider sits in Newport County. Contact phone: 401-367-2001.
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 Newport?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Newport and 4 in Newport County, including 2 in ZIP 02840. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:01CH013042). 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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