Head Start Programs in ZIP 21217 (Baltimore, MD)

There are 6 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 21217, Baltimore, MD, within this data release.

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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.

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Data profile for ZIP 21217

The current data covers the 6 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 21217: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 6 of these providers report 298 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	6
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	298

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 21217

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 21217, Baltimore, MD, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Listed head start programs in ZIP 21217

Head Start Program Catholic Charities Head Start Baltimore City @ Harlem Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 60 Head Start Program CCHSBC Harlem Park Site Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 45 Head Start Program Emily Price Jones Head Start / YMCA Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 100 Head Start Program St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Early Head Start at Sarah's Hope Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 14 Head Start Program SVDP Sarah's Hope Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Union Baptist Harvey Johnson Head Start at Eutaw Baltimore, MD 21217 Capacity 68

State measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Catholic Charities Head Start Baltimore City @ Harlem Avenue	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	60
CCHSBC Harlem Park Site	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	45
Emily Price Jones Head Start / YMCA	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	100
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Early Head Start at Sarah's Hope	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	14
SVDP Sarah's Hope	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	11
Union Baptist Harvey Johnson Head Start at Eutaw	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	68

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Baltimore have head start programs?

Head Start Programs are also listed in 13 neighboring ZIP codes in Baltimore. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.

What is the average quality rating for head start programs in ZIP 21217?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 21217. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

How many head start programs are in ZIP 21217?

The current data lists 6 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 21217 (Baltimore, MD).

How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 21217?

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.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs in ZIP 21217 have a published rating?

None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 21217 have a published state quality rating in this data.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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