Head Start Programs in ZIP 98444 (Tacoma, WA)

Within Tacoma, WA, ZIP 98444 has 3 federally funded head start programs on record.

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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 98444

Head Start Program Fern Hill Tacoma, WA 98444 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Franklin Pierce Elc Tacoma, WA 98444 Capacity 114 Head Start Program Home Based - Franklin Pierce Ehs Tacoma, WA 98444 Capacity 20

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Fern HillHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported20
FRANKLIN PIERCE ELCHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported114
HOME BASED - FRANKLIN PIERCE EHSHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported20

ZIP 98444 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 3 listed head start programss in ZIP 98444; 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 154 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)154
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Comparing head start programs in ZIP 98444

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 98444, Tacoma, WA, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs in ZIP 98444 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98444 have a published state quality rating in this data.
How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 98444?
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.
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.
Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 98444?
Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98444.
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.
What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 98444?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 98444. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

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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