Head Start Programs in ZIP 92243 (El Centro, CA)
The current data lists 9 federally funded head start programs that serve ZIP 92243 in El Centro, CA.
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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.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Bears Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| El Centro Early Learning Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 106 |
| El Centro MHSP | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 54 |
| Icoe-Ecep Bears Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 77 |
| Icoe-Ecep El Centro Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Icoe-Ecep Panthers Early Head Start And Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 76 |
| Panthers Early Head Start and Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 7 |
| Rcoe El Centro Migrant Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
What to weigh in ZIP 92243
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 92243, El Centro, CA, 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 licensing data for ZIP 92243
The current data counts 9 head start programss in ZIP 92243; 0 (0%) publish a 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. 9 of these providers report 472 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) | 472 |
Head Start Programs on record in ZIP 92243
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About the data
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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