Head Start Programs in ZIP 29501 (Florence, SC)

For ZIP 29501, Florence, SC, the latest data lists 7 federally funded head start programs.

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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.

All head start programs in ZIP 29501

Head Start Program FDTC Hs & Ehs Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Mack T. Hines Early Head Start Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 44 Head Start Program Thelma Brown Head Start Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 100 Head Start Program Thelma Brown Head Start Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Trinity Early Head Start Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Woods Road Head Start Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 100 Head Start Program Woods Road Hs Center Florence, SC 29501 Capacity 61

ZIP 29501 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 7 listed head start programss in ZIP 29501; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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 417 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)	417

Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
FDTC HS & EHS CENTER	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	8
Mack T. Hines Early Head Start Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	44
Thelma Brown Head Start Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	100
THELMA BROWN HEAD START CENTER	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	80
TRINITY EARLY HEAD START CENTER	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	24
Woods Road Head Start Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	100
WOODS ROAD HS CENTER	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	61

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Comparing head start programs in ZIP 29501

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 29501, Florence, SC, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 29501?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 29501. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 29501?

417 licensed child care spaces are reported across 7 providers in ZIP 29501. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

How many head start programs in ZIP 29501 have a published rating?

None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 29501 have a published state quality rating in this data.

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.

Which head start program in ZIP 29501 has the highest quality rating?

No head start program in ZIP 29501 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 29501?

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.

Data & methodology

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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