Step by Step - North Chicago - Head Start Program in North Chicago, IL

Step by Step - North Chicago is a federally funded head start program in North Chicago, IL (60064). 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: 1847473

Street address: 2525 Sherman Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064

County: Lake County

How to verify Step by Step - North Chicago

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: ywca_metropolitan_chicago_il. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in North 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 North Chicago, the Lake County head start programs list, or all care types in North Chicago.

For context, this directory lists 9 across Lake County; 1 in ZIP 60064.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 60064 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 60064

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Start Early - Early Learning Waukegan Waukegan, IL 60085 Capacity 322.2 mi Head Start Program Maggie's Place Waukegan, IL 60085 Capacity 184.8 mi Head Start Program OHU Waukegan Busy Bee Waukegan, IL 60087 Capacity 525.5 mi Head Start Program One Hope United - Busy Bee Waukegan, IL 60087 Capacity 335.7 mi Head Start Program Start Early - Early Learning Beach Park Beach Park, IL 60099 Capacity 1027.5 mi Head Start Program Living 4 Child Care Zion, IL 60099 Capacity 208.8 mi Head Start Program Peppermint Stick - Grayslake Grayslake, IL 60030 Capacity 139.4 mi Head Start Program Peppermint Stick - Round Lake Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 Capacity 3812 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 capacity52
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-05CH013613-16795

Frequently asked questions

Is Step by Step - North Chicago rated by the state?
No. Step by Step - North Chicago 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 Step by Step - North Chicago state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Step by Step - North Chicago appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH013613-16795. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Step by Step - North Chicago located?
2525 Sherman Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064. The provider sits in Lake County. Contact phone: 1847473.
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 North Chicago?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in North Chicago and 9 in Lake County, including 1 in ZIP 60064. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH013613). 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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