Head Start Programs in ZIP 00731 (Ponce, PR)

There are 7 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 00731, Ponce, PR, within this data release.

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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.

Listed head start programs in ZIP 00731

Head Start Program Barriada Caribe Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Early Head Start El Tuque Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 32 Head Start Program El Paraiso Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Las Bayas Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Lirios Del Sur Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Sabanetas Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Villa Paraiso Ponce, PR 00731 Capacity 32

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 00731

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 00731, Ponce, PR, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Data profile for ZIP 00731

The current data covers the 7 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 00731: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 160 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record7
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)160
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Other ZIP codes with head start programs near Ponce

ZIP 00715Head Start ProgramsZIP 00716Head Start ProgramsZIP 00717Head Start ProgramsZIP 00728Head Start ProgramsZIP 00730Head Start ProgramsZIP 00780Head Start Programs
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State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
BARRIADA CARIBEHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported16
EARLY HEAD START EL TUQUEHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported32
EL PARAISOHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported16
LAS BAYASHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported17
LIRIOS DEL SURHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported15
SABANETASHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported32
VILLA PARAISOHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported32

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 00731?
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.
How many head start programs in ZIP 00731 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 00731 have a published state quality rating in this data.
What other ZIP codes near Ponce have head start programs?
Head Start Programs are also listed in 6 neighboring ZIP codes in Ponce. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 00731?
160 licensed child care spaces are reported across 7 providers in ZIP 00731. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 00731?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 00731. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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