YWCA Wa - Head Start Program in Schenectady, NY

YWCA Wa is a federally funded head start program in Schenectady, NY (12305). 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: 518-377-8539

Street address: 44 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305

County: Schenectady County

How to verify YWCA Wa

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

About head start programs in Schenectady

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

For context, this directory lists 5 head start programs in Schenectady; 1 in ZIP 12305.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 12305 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 12305

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Other head start programs in Schenectady

Head Start Program Bigelow Early Learning Center Schenectady, NY 12304 Capacity 152 Head Start Program Parsons Early Head Start Schenectady, NY 12304 Capacity 83 Head Start Program SCAP Head Start - Bellevue Center Schenectady, NY 12306 Capacity 46 Head Start Program SCAP Head Start - Northside Village Schenectady, NY 12308 Capacity 30

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Halfmoon Lodge Halfmoon, NY 12065 Capacity 1610 mi Head Start Program Amsterdam Amsterdam, NY 12010 Capacity 9013 mi Head Start Program Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc. Head Start Amsterdam, NY 12010 Capacity 14713 mi Head Start Program Ogden Mills Cohoes, NY 12047 Capacity 4413 mi Head Start Program Ballston Spa Head Start Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Capacity 7013 mi Head Start Program ACAP - Nathan Lebron Center (NLC) Albany, NY 12206 Capacity 814 mi Head Start Program Ontario St. Albany, NY 12206 Capacity 9114 mi Head Start Program Lansingburgh Family Resource Center Troy, NY 12182 Capacity 3214 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 capacity8
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-02HP000573-8001

Frequently asked questions

Is YWCA Wa rated by the state?
No. YWCA Wa 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 YWCA Wa state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. YWCA Wa appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-02HP000573-8001. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is YWCA Wa located?
44 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305. The provider sits in Schenectady County. Contact phone: 518-377-8539.
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 Schenectady?
This directory lists 5 head start programs in Schenectady, including 1 in ZIP 12305. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:02HP000573). 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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