Home Based - South Bates Ehs - Head Start Program in Tacoma, WA

Home Based - South Bates Ehs is a federally funded head start program in Tacoma, WA (98409). 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: 253-583-5345

Street address: 2201 S 78th St Bldg A, Tacoma, WA 98409

County: Pierce County

How to verify Home Based - South Bates Ehs

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

About head start programs in Tacoma

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

For context, this directory lists 29 head start programs in Tacoma; 39 across Pierce County; 4 in ZIP 98409.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 98409 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 98409

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Other head start programs in Tacoma

Head Start Program Arlington Tacoma, WA 98409 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Bates Eclc Tacoma, WA 98405 Capacity 23 Head Start Program Birney Tacoma, WA 98408 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Blix Tacoma, WA 98404 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Bright Beginnings at BrightSpark Early Learning Services Tacoma, WA 98402 Capacity 5 Head Start Program Downing Tacoma, WA 98406 Capacity 20

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Edison Tacoma, WA 98409 Capacity 201.2 mi Head Start Program Fern Hill Tacoma, WA 98444 Capacity 201.2 mi Head Start Program Manitou Park Tacoma, WA 98409 Capacity 191.5 mi Head Start Program Mann Tacoma, WA 98408 Capacity 371.7 mi Head Start Program Larchmont Tacoma, WA 98445 Capacity 201.8 mi Head Start Program Clover Park Elp Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 752.0 mi Head Start Program Whitman Tacoma, WA 98418 Capacity 202.4 mi Head Start Program Jenny Reed Tacoma, WA 98418 Capacity 202.6 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 capacity20
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-10CH012059-403

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Based - South Bates Ehs rated by the state?
No. Home Based - South Bates Ehs 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 Home Based - South Bates Ehs state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Home Based - South Bates Ehs appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-10CH012059-403. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Home Based - South Bates Ehs located?
2201 S 78th St Bldg A, Tacoma, WA 98409. The provider sits in Pierce County. Contact phone: 253-583-5345.
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 Tacoma?
This directory lists 29 head start programs in Tacoma and 39 in Pierce County, including 4 in ZIP 98409. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:10CH012059). 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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