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Alma Pierce
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
✓ Real, verified data — Last verified July 2026
Head Start & Early Head Start in Laredo, TX
Laredo has roughly 18 head start & early head start in our directory — a starting point for Texas families looking for the right head start / early head start program close to home. The list below is drawn from Head Start / ACF (public data), then sorted by distance from your search so the nearest options come first. Texas is big and spread out, and what works for one family in Laredo won’t fit another — schedules, ages served, pricing, and how far you’re willing to drive all matter. That’s why we show real listings with addresses, phone numbers and directions rather than a vague map, so you can make a quick call and decide for yourself. We verify each listing is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), but details change: hours shift, waitlists open and close, and some places update their services between our checks. A two-minute phone call before you load everyone into the car can save a wasted trip. Treat this page as a shortlist to work from — narrow it down, call ahead, and confirm the specifics that matter most for your family in Laredo. And if you’re after more practical, parent-tested help, our Parents Declassified guides are written for exactly these everyday moments.
The 18 nearest, ranked honestly — never by payment
2
Centeno UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
3
Dovalina
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
4
Freedom UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
5
Heights - LISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
6
Henry Cuellar (UISD)
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
7
J.C. Martin (LISD)
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
8
John W. Arndt Elementary UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
9
Killam Elementary UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
10
Larga Vista
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
11
Newman
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
12
Octavio Salinas UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
13
Perez UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
14
Roosevelt UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
15
Sanches-Ochoa Head Start Center (LISD)
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
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UISD Ruiz Elementary School
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
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Veterans Memorial Elementary UISD
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
18
Zachary Elementary (LISD)
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Laredo. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Source: Head Start / ACF (headstart.gov)
How we chose these. We start from a full public list of head start & early head start serving Laredo — built from Head Start / ACF (public data). We verify each is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), then sort by family-relevant signals: true distance, data completeness (address, phone, website), and listing source. Listings marked “Featured” would be paid placements — clearly labeled — and payment never changes the ranking of these picks. Listings are informational; please verify independently before visiting.
Frequently asked — Laredo
▸ Are these Laredo head start & early head start free?
Many of these are free or low-cost public and nonprofit resources, but it varies by location and program. We label the source for each listing. Always confirm any fees, eligibility or seasonal hours with the specific head start / early head start program before you go.
▸ What should I check before contacting a Laredo head start / early head start program?
Confirm current availability, ages or grades served, location and hours — these differ from place to place. The list is sorted by distance from your search so you can start with the closest fit in Laredo, then call to confirm the details that matter for your family.
▸ Where does this Laredo listing data come from?
These listings come from Head Start / ACF (public data). It’s informational and provided to help you find options near you — verify hours, eligibility and details directly before visiting. We’re an early preview and Texas-only for now.
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