Racker - Head Start Program in Ithaca, NY

Racker is a federally funded head start program in Ithaca, NY (14850). 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: 607-272-5891

Street address: 3226 Wilkins Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

County: Tompkins County

How to verify Racker

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

About head start programs in Ithaca

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 Ithaca, the Tompkins County head start programs list, or all care types in Ithaca.

For context, this directory lists 9 head start programs in Ithaca; 12 across Tompkins County; 9 in ZIP 14850.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 14850 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 14850

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Nearest head start programs by distance

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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 capacity18
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-02CH013097-10668

Frequently asked questions

Is Racker rated by the state?
No. Racker 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 Racker state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Racker appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-02CH013097-10668. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Racker located?
3226 Wilkins Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. The provider sits in Tompkins County. Contact phone: 607-272-5891.
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 Ithaca?
This directory lists 9 head start programs in Ithaca and 12 in Tompkins County, including 9 in ZIP 14850. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:02CH013097). 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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