Head Start Programs in ZIP 79761 (Odessa, TX)
Public data maps 9 federally funded head start programs to ZIP 79761 in Odessa, TX.
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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.
Head Start Programs profiles in ZIP 79761
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What state licensing data shows for head start programs in ZIP 79761
Among the 9 head start programss listed in ZIP 79761, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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 755 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) | 755 |
Head Start Programs data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Terrace | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Arbor Terrace Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 35 |
| Carter Early Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Carter Early Head Start School Readiness Academy | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 40 |
| Chaffin | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 146 |
| FC Whitiker Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 116 |
| Hollingsworth Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Mildred M Chaffin Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 240 |
| Whitiker | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 96 |
How to compare head start programs in ZIP 79761
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 79761, Odessa, 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.
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