UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start - Head Start Program in Elsa, TX

UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Elsa, TX (78543). 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: 956-246-4243

Street address: 301 N Yellow Jacket Dr, Elsa, TX 78543

County: Hidalgo County

How to verify UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start

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

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About head start programs in Elsa

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

For context, this directory lists 50 across Hidalgo County; 1 in ZIP 78543.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 78543 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 78543

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Monte Alto Head Start Center Monte Alto, TX 78538 Capacity 644.9 mi Head Start Program Urban Strategies Early Head Start Hidalgo Edinburg, TX 78542 Capacity 485.0 mi Head Start Program Monte Alto Head Start Alto, TX 78538 Capacity 1005.1 mi Head Start Program San Carlos Head Start Center San Carlos, TX 78539 Capacity 845.5 mi Head Start Program Munoz Head Start Donna, TX 78537 Capacity 805.7 mi Head Start Program Garza Head Start Donna, TX 78537 Capacity 786.6 mi Head Start Program Singleterry Head Start Donna, TX 78537 Capacity 1507.2 mi Head Start Program Garza Early Head Start & Head Start Academy Donna, TX 78537 Capacity 1707.4 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 capacity24
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-06HP000639-10607

Frequently asked questions

Is UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start rated by the state?
No. UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start 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 UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06HP000639-10607. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start located?
301 N Yellow Jacket Dr, Elsa, TX 78543. The provider sits in Hidalgo County. Contact phone: 956-246-4243.
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 Elsa?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Elsa and 50 in Hidalgo County, including 1 in ZIP 78543. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06HP000639). 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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