Derry Head Start - Head Start Program in Port Isabel, TX

Derry Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Port Isabel, TX (78578). 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: 956-943-0070

Street address: 1702 2ND STREET, Port Isabel, TX 78578

County: Cameron County

How to verify Derry Head Start

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Ownership & operation

Provider type: Licensed Center. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Port Isabel

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 Port Isabel, the Cameron County head start programs list, or all care types in Port Isabel.

For context, this directory lists 4 head start programs in Port Isabel; 60 across Cameron County; 4 in ZIP 78578.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 78578 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 78578

Other head start programs in Port Isabel

Head Start Program Beacon Bay Head Start Child Development Center Port Isabel, TX 78578 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Beacon Bay Head Start/Early Head Start Port Isabel, TX 78578 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Derry Head Start Port Isabel, TX 78578 Capacity 34

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Vermillion Head Start Brownsville, TX 78526 Capacity 7410.0 mi Head Start Program DJ Lerma Head Start/Early Head Start Brownsville, TX 78521 Capacity 4011 mi Head Start Program D J Lerma Head Start Child Development Center Brownsville, TX 78521 Capacity 12711 mi Head Start Program Gallegos HS Brownsville, TX 78526 Capacity 1711 mi Head Start Program Brownsville MSHS Center Brownsville, TX 78521 Capacity 8111 mi Head Start Program Browne Head Start/Early Head Start Brownsville, TX 78521 Capacity 4011 mi Head Start Program Browne Road Head Start Child Development Center Brownsville, TX 78521 Capacity 5512 mi Head Start Program Marylin E. Burns Head Start Child Development Center Brownsville, TX 78526 Capacity 8512 mi

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	17
Ownership	—
Provider type	Licensed Center
Source record ID	rk-TX-derry-head-start-78578-7396

Frequently asked questions

Is Derry Head Start rated by the state?

No. Derry 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 Derry Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Derry Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-TX-derry-head-start-78578-7396. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Derry Head Start located?

1702 2ND STREET, Port Isabel, TX 78578. The provider sits in Cameron County. Contact phone: 956-943-0070.

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 Port Isabel?

This directory lists 4 head start programs in Port Isabel and 60 in Cameron County, including 4 in ZIP 78578. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch, Hugging Face) (record ryan-koch/US-Child-Care-Providers:texas.json). 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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