Head Start Programs in ZIP 60617 (Chicago, IL)

Public data maps 7 federally funded head start programs to ZIP 60617 in Chicago, IL.

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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 data comparison

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Ada S. McKinley Community Services-McKinley-Trumbull Park	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	17
Chicago Youth Centers-Calumet Heights	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	8
El Valor Corporation-Rey Gonzalez Children & Family Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	8
Metropolitan Family Services - South East Home Visiting	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	12
Rey Gonzalez Children and Family Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	12
Shining Star Youth and Community Services-Shining Star #1	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	16
Shining Star Youth and Community Services-Shining Star #4	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	24

Head Start Programs profiles in ZIP 60617

Head Start Program Ada S. McKinley Community Services-McKinley-Trumbull Park Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Chicago Youth Centers-Calumet Heights Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 8 Head Start Program El Valor Corporation-Rey Gonzalez Children & Family Center Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Metropolitan Family Services - South East Home Visiting Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Rey Gonzalez Children and Family Center Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Shining Star Youth and Community Services-Shining Star #1 Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Shining Star Youth and Community Services-Shining Star #4 Chicago, IL 60617 Capacity 24

How to compare head start programs in ZIP 60617

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 60617, 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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What state licensing data shows for head start programs in ZIP 60617

Among the 7 head start programss listed in ZIP 60617, 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. 7 of these providers report 97 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	7
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	97

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 60617?

97 licensed child care spaces are reported across 7 providers in ZIP 60617. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 60617?

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.

How many head start programs in ZIP 60617 have a published rating?

None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 60617 have a published state quality rating in this data.

How many head start programs are in ZIP 60617?

The current data lists 7 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 60617 (Chicago, IL).

Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 60617?

Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 60617.

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.

Where this data comes from

Every figure on this page is drawn from 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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