Head Start Programs in ZIP 46410 (Merrillville, IN)
Within Merrillville, IN, ZIP 46410 has 9 federally funded head start programs on record.
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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.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRC Kids World Daycare and Preschool | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Edgar Miller Elementary - MERRILLVILLE DELEGATE | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Fieler Elementary - MERRILLVILLE DELEGATE | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 32 |
| Home-Based & Prenatal | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| Iddings Elementary - MERRILLVILLE DELEGATE | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 38 |
| Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Fieler Elem School | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 40 |
| Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 76 |
| Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Miller Elem School | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 96 |
| Tradewinds Services | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 19 |
All head start programs in ZIP 46410
ZIP 46410 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 9 listed head start programss in ZIP 46410; 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. 9 of these providers report 393 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 393 |
Comparing head start programs in ZIP 46410
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 46410, Merrillville, IN, 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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Data & methodology
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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