Head Start Programs in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)
For ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, the latest data lists 8 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 78550
Comparing head start programs in ZIP 78550
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.
For families in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, 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.
Head Start Programs in nearby ZIP codes
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 34 |
| Casa Grande Head Start Child Development Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 102 |
| Jefferson Head Start Child Development | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 320 |
| Jefferson Head Start/Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 72 |
| Sam Houston 2 Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 34 |
| TSTC Early Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 32 |
| TSTC Early Head Start Child Development | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 54 |
| TSTC Head Start/Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
ZIP 78550 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed head start programss in ZIP 78550; 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. 8 of these providers report 696 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 696 |
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Data & methodology
This page draws on 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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