Head Start Programs in ZIP 60608 (Chicago, IL)
This directory covers 10 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 60608, Chicago, IL, drawn from public state data.
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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.
Head Start Programs profiles in ZIP 60608
How to compare head start programs in ZIP 60608
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 60608, Chicago, IL, 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.
What state licensing data shows for head start programs in ZIP 60608
Among the 10 head start programss listed in ZIP 60608, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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. 10 of these providers report 361 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 10 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 361 |
Head Start Programs elsewhere in Chicago
Head Start Programs data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Star Kids Academy | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Brightpoint El Hogar Del Nio | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 138 |
| Easterseals EHS Home Based Program | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| El Valor Corporation-Guadalupe Reyes Children & Family Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| El Valor Corporation-Smart Learning Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 17 |
| Guadalupano Family Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Guadalupe Reyes Children and Family Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Salvation Army - Simpson Academy H.S | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 32 |
| YMCA - Rauner | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| YMCA Rauner Family | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 34 |
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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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