Head Start Programs in ZIP 60612 (Chicago, IL)
For ZIP 60612, Chicago, IL, the latest data lists 6 federally funded head start programs.
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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.
ZIP 60612 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 6 listed head start programss in ZIP 60612; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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 248 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) | 248 |
Head Start Programs in nearby ZIP codes
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Trustees - City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Child Development Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Carole Robertson Center - 1111 | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Marillac Social Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| Start Early Healthy Parents & Babies Home Visiting | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 90 |
| Viva Child and Family Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| YMCA Effie Ellis Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 34 |
All head start programs in ZIP 60612
Comparing head start programs in ZIP 60612
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.
For families in ZIP 60612, Chicago, IL, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
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Data & methodology
Data source: 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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