Head Start Programs in ZIP 46539 (Mentone, IN)

2 federally funded head start programs operate in ZIP 46539, Mentone, IN, per the current data.

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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.

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 46539

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in ZIP 46539, Mentone, IN, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Listed head start programs in ZIP 46539

Head Start Program Kosciusko County Head Start Mentone, IN 46539 Capacity 22 Head Start Program Mentone Head Start - Mentone Elementary School Mentone, IN 46539 Capacity 17
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State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Kosciusko County Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported22
Mentone Head Start - Mentone Elementary SchoolHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported17

Data profile for ZIP 46539

The current data covers the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 46539: 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. 2 of these providers report 39 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record2
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)39
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Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs in ZIP 46539 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 46539 have a published state quality rating in this data.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 46539?
39 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 46539. 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.
How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 46539?
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.
What other ZIP codes near Mentone have head start programs?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Mentone in the current data.
Which head start program in ZIP 46539 has the highest quality rating?
No head start program in ZIP 46539 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

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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