Head Start Programs in ZIP 98404 (Tacoma, WA)

For ZIP 98404, Tacoma, WA, the latest data lists 3 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.

Comparing head start programs in ZIP 98404

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.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 98404, Tacoma, WA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
BlixHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported19
ListerHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported35
RooseveltHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported17

All head start programs in ZIP 98404

Head Start Program Blix Tacoma, WA 98404 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Lister Tacoma, WA 98404 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Roosevelt Tacoma, WA 98404 Capacity 17
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Head Start Programs in nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 98404 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 3 listed head start programss in ZIP 98404; 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. 3 of these providers report 71 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record3
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)71

Frequently asked questions

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.
What other ZIP codes near Tacoma have head start programs?
Head Start Programs are also listed in 13 neighboring ZIP codes in Tacoma. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 98404?
Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98404.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 98404?
71 licensed child care spaces are reported across 3 providers in ZIP 98404. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
How many head start programs in ZIP 98404 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98404 have a published state quality rating in this data.
What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 98404?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98404. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data & methodology

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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