YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School - Head Start Program in Harwich, MA

YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School is a federally funded head start program in Harwich, MA (02645). 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: 508-362-6500

Street address: 263 South St, Harwich, MA 02645

County: Barnstable County

How to verify YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School

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

About head start programs in Harwich

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 Harwich, the Barnstable County head start programs list, or all care types in Harwich.

For context, this directory lists 6 across Barnstable County; 1 in ZIP 02645.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 02645 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 02645

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start - Hyannis Village Marketplace Hyannis, MA 02601 Capacity 2011 mi Head Start Program YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start ? LPL West Barnstable, MA 02668 Capacity 2013 mi Head Start Program YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start - Cotuit Early Education Center Cotuit, MA 02635 Capacity 1020 mi Head Start Program YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start - North Falmouth Congregational Church North Falmouth, MA 02556 Capacity 428 mi Head Start Program YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start - Falmouth Hospital Campus Falmouth, MA 02540 Capacity 1129 mi Head Start Program South Shore Early Education -Wareham East Wareham, MA 02538 Capacity 7131 mi Head Start Program Martha's Vineyard Community Services Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Capacity 832 mi Head Start Program South Shore Early Education-Plymouth Plymouth, MA 02360 Capacity 5637 mi

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

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	9
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-01CH013653-16649

Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School rated by the state?

No. YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School 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 Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-01CH013653-16649. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is YMCA Cape Cod Head Start - Harwich Elementary School located?

263 South St, Harwich, MA 02645. The provider sits in Barnstable County. Contact phone: 508-362-6500.

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 Harwich?

This directory lists 1 head start programs in Harwich and 6 in Barnstable County, including 1 in ZIP 02645. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:01CH013653). 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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