Licensed Center Infants & Toddlers 25 children

Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start

1637 GRANT ST, Port Townsend, WA 98368

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25
Capacity
12 months — 6 years 0 months
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,480/mo
Washington 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 Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start

Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start is a licensed center located in Port Townsend, Washington (98368). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Licensed capacity is 25 children.

Cost & subsidies in Washington

Statewide averages: $1,480/month infant, $1,100/month preschool. Most Washington families qualify for assistance through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233).

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 Port Townsend Head Start Early 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 Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start

Is Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start licensed?
Yes — Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start holds a current Washington child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start accept?
Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start serves 12 months — 6 years 0 months. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Washington averages about $1480/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. Contact Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start enroll?
Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start has a licensed capacity of 25 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.dcyf.wa.gov
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) — 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

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