YMCA McCormick - Head Start Program in Chicago, IL

YMCA McCormick is a federally funded head start program in Chicago, IL (60647). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 773-235-2525

Street address: 1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

County: Cook County

How to verify YMCA McCormick

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: start_early_il. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Chicago

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.

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. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Chicago, the Cook County head start programs list, or all care types in Chicago.

For context, this directory lists 159 head start programs in Chicago; 194 across Cook County; 7 in ZIP 60647.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 60647 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 60647

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Taylor Center for New Experiences Chicago, IL 60647 Capacity 160.3 mi Head Start Program Kimball Day Care - Kimball Day Care Chicago, IL 60647 Capacity 360.5 mi Head Start Program El Valor Corporation-Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Chicago, IL 60647 Capacity 480.7 mi Head Start Program Children's Place Association Family Center Chicago, IL 60647 Capacity 320.9 mi Head Start Program Kimball Day Care - North Star Child Development Center Chicago, IL 60639 Capacity 760.9 mi Head Start Program It takes A Village (Humboldt Park) Chicago, IL 60651 Capacity 240.9 mi Head Start Program Chicago Youth Centers-George E Taylor Chicago, IL 60651 Capacity 81.0 mi Head Start Program Chicago Youth Centers-Centro Nuestro Chicago, IL 60651 Capacity 341.0 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity17
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-05CH012453-4135

Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA McCormick rated by the state?
No. YMCA McCormick appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is YMCA McCormick state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. YMCA McCormick appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH012453-4135. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is YMCA McCormick located?
1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. The provider sits in Cook County. Contact phone: 773-235-2525.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Chicago?
This directory lists 159 head start programs in Chicago and 194 in Cook County, including 7 in ZIP 60647. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH012453). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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