Head Start Programs in ZIP 78501 (Mcallen, TX)

There are 4 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 78501, Mcallen, TX, 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.

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 78501

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 78501, Mcallen, TX, 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.

State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Alvarez Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported126
Thigpen Zavala Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported84
Wilson Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported84
Wilson Head Start CampusHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported96

Listed head start programs in ZIP 78501

Head Start Program Alvarez Head Start Mcallen, TX 78501 Capacity 126 Head Start Program Thigpen Zavala Head Start Mcallen, TX 78501 Capacity 84 Head Start Program Wilson Head Start Mcallen, TX 78501 Capacity 84 Head Start Program Wilson Head Start Campus Mcallen, TX 78501 Capacity 96
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Data profile for ZIP 78501

The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 78501: 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. 4 of these providers report 390 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)390
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Other ZIP codes with head start programs near Mcallen

ZIP 78503Head Start Programs

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 78501?
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 Mcallen have head start programs?
Head Start Programs are also listed in 1 neighboring ZIP code in Mcallen. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 78501?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 78501. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
How many head start programs in ZIP 78501 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 78501 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 78501 has the highest quality rating?
No head start program in ZIP 78501 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

Data sources

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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