Head Start Programs in ZIP 19956 (Laurel, DE)

The current data lists 4 federally funded head start programs that serve ZIP 19956 in Laurel, DE.

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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.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Children & Families First Head Start DunbarHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported140
Children & Families First Head Start LaurelHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported30
DunbarHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported16
LaurelHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported30

State licensing data for ZIP 19956

The current data counts 4 head start programss in ZIP 19956; 0 (0%) publish a 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. 4 of these providers report 216 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record4
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)216
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Head Start Programs on record in ZIP 19956

Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar Laurel, DE 19956 Capacity 140 Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Laurel Laurel, DE 19956 Capacity 30 Head Start Program Dunbar Laurel, DE 19956 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Laurel Laurel, DE 19956 Capacity 30

What to weigh in ZIP 19956

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 19956, Laurel, DE, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 19956?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 19956. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 19956?
216 licensed child care spaces are reported across 4 providers in ZIP 19956. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
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.
Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 19956?
Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 19956.
Which head start program in ZIP 19956 has the highest quality rating?
No head start program in ZIP 19956 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
How many head start programs in ZIP 19956 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 19956 have a published state quality rating in this data.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from 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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