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P.a.c.e. Head Start

Licensed Center School Age (5+) 113 children

P.a.c.e. Head Start

Q: What ages does P.a.c.e. Head Start accept?

P.a.c.e. Head Start serves 15 months - 5 years . Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.

Q: How many children can P.a.c.e. Head Start enroll?

P.a.c.e. Head Start has a licensed capacity of 113 children . Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

247 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Request info Call (508) 984-3557

113

Capacity

15 months - 5 years

Age range

1:3

State infant ratio

$2,300/mo

Massachusetts avg infant

License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About P.a.c.e. Head Start

P.a.c.e. Head Start is a licensed center located in New Bedford, Massachusetts (02740). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Licensed capacity is 113 children.

Cost & subsidies in Massachusetts

Statewide averages: $2,300/month infant, $1,640/month preschool. Most Massachusetts families qualify for assistance through EEC Child Care Financial Assistance (intake: (617) 988-6600).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to P.a.c.e. Head Start and any other licensed provider:

Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.

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Frequently asked questions about P.a.c.e. Head Start

Is P.a.c.e. Head Start licensed?

Yes — P.a.c.e. Head Start holds a current Massachusetts child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Always confirm current status before enrolling.

What ages does P.a.c.e. Head Start accept?

P.a.c.e. Head Start serves 15 months - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.

How much does P.a.c.e. Head Start cost?

Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Massachusetts averages about $2300/month for infants and $1640/month for preschool. Contact P.a.c.e. Head Start for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.

How many children can P.a.c.e. Head Start enroll?

P.a.c.e. Head Start has a licensed capacity of 113 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov www.mass.gov

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) — license search

Verify a provider directly

.gov childcare.gov

Office of Child Care — childcare.gov

Federal subsidy & CCDF program info

.gov www.acf.hhs.gov

HHS Administration for Children & Families

Child Care & Development Fund oversight

.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

Head Start Center Locator (HHS)

Free programs for income-eligible families

www.childcareaware.org

ChildCare Aware of America

Annual cost reports & state data

childcaredeserts.org

Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)

Local supply-vs-demand research by county

New Bedford

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