La Encantada Head Start Child Development - Head Start Program in San Benito, TX

La Encantada Head Start Child Development is a federally funded head start program in San Benito, TX (78586). 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: 956-276-2659

Street address: 35001 FM 1577, San Benito, TX 78586

County: Cameron County

How to verify La Encantada Head Start Child Development

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Ownership & operation

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

About head start programs in San Benito

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 San Benito, the Cameron County head start programs list, or all care types in San Benito.

For context, this directory lists 9 head start programs in San Benito; 60 across Cameron County; 9 in ZIP 78586.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 78586 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 78586

Other head start programs in San Benito

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program La Paloma Head Start San Benito, TX 78586 Capacity 342.7 mi Head Start Program Sullivan Head Start San Benito, TX 78586 Capacity 746.8 mi Head Start Program Las Palmas Head Start/Early Head Start Los Fresnos, TX 78566 Capacity 247.9 mi Head Start Program Las Palmas Head Start Child Development Los Fresnos, TX 78566 Capacity 827.9 mi Head Start Program Rancho Del Cielo Head Start/Early Head Start Brownsville, TX 78520 Capacity 248.3 mi Head Start Program Rancho del Cielo Head Start Brownsville, TX 78520 Capacity 708.4 mi Head Start Program Rancho Del Cielo Early Head Start Brownsville, TX 78520 Capacity 328.4 mi Head Start Program Benavides Head Start Brownsville, TX 78520 Capacity 348.6 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-la-encantada-head-start-child-development-78586-5671

Frequently asked questions

Is La Encantada Head Start Child Development rated by the state?

No. La Encantada Head Start Child Development 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 La Encantada Head Start Child Development state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. La Encantada Head Start Child Development appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record rk-TX-la-encantada-head-start-child-development-78586-5671. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is La Encantada Head Start Child Development located?

35001 FM 1577, San Benito, TX 78586. The provider sits in Cameron County. Contact phone: 956-276-2659.

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 San Benito?

This directory lists 9 head start programs in San Benito and 60 in Cameron County, including 9 in ZIP 78586. 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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