Head Start Programs in ZIP 19148 (Philadelphia, PA)

There are 7 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 19148, Philadelphia, PA, 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.

Other ZIP codes with head start programs near Philadelphia

State measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Children's Playhouse - Whitman	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	40
Ken-Crest - South HS / ECE	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	40
KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT SCHOOL PRE-K	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	10
Sharswood, George W School Pre-K	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	20
South Philadelphia High School Pre-K	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	40
Southwark School Pre-K	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	40
Taggart, John H School Pre-K	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	45

Listed head start programs in ZIP 19148

Head Start Program Children's Playhouse - Whitman Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Ken-Crest - South HS / ECE Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Key, Francis Scott School Pre-K Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Sharswood, George W School Pre-K Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 20 Head Start Program South Philadelphia High School Pre-K Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Southwark School Pre-K Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Taggart, John H School Pre-K Philadelphia, PA 19148 Capacity 45

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 19148

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 19148, Philadelphia, PA, 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 19148

The current data covers the 7 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 19148: 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 235 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	7
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	235

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 19148?

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 are in ZIP 19148?

The current data lists 7 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 19148 (Philadelphia, PA).

How many head start programs in ZIP 19148 have a published rating?

None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 19148 have a published state quality rating in this data.

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 19148?

235 licensed child care spaces are reported across 7 providers in ZIP 19148. 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 19148?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 19148. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

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.

Data sources

Data source: 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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