Barnes - Head Start Program in Kelso, WA

Barnes is a federally funded head start program in Kelso, WA (98626). 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: 360-442-2811

Street address: 401 Barnes St Building A; Access on Bowmont Avenue, Kelso, WA 98626

County: Cowlitz County

How to verify Barnes

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

About head start programs in Kelso

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

For context, this directory lists 5 head start programs in Kelso; 14 across Cowlitz County; 5 in ZIP 98626.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 98626 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 98626

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Other head start programs in Kelso

Head Start Program Barnes North Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 42 Head Start Program LCC Head Start ECEAP Barnes North (Lower Columbia College Head Start/EHS/ECEAP Org) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 72 Head Start Program LCC Head Start Link/Wallace Neighborhood & Early Learning Center (LCC Head Start Link/Wallace Neighborhood & Early Learning Center) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Link Wallace Neighborhood and Early Learning Center Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 14

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program LCC East Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 312.0 mi Head Start Program LCC West Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 132.0 mi Head Start Program LCC Head Start ECEAP West (Lower Columbia College) Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 402.0 mi Head Start Program LCC Head Start ECEAP East (Lower Columbia College) Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 532.0 mi Head Start Program Memorial Park Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 453.7 mi Head Start Program LCC Head Start ECEAP Memorial Park Drive Ctr (Lower Columbia College Head Start/EHS/ECEAP Org) Longview, WA 98632 Capacity 573.7 mi Head Start Program Rainier Center Rainier, OR 97048 Capacity 156.0 mi Head Start Program Castle Rock Castle Rock, WA 98611 Capacity 137.7 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 capacity10
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-10CH012659-6019

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnes rated by the state?
No. Barnes 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 Barnes state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Barnes appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-10CH012659-6019. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Barnes located?
401 Barnes St Building A; Access on Bowmont Avenue, Kelso, WA 98626. The provider sits in Cowlitz County. Contact phone: 360-442-2811.
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 Kelso?
This directory lists 5 head start programs in Kelso and 14 in Cowlitz County, including 5 in ZIP 98626. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:10CH012659). 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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