We provide medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral screenings for children.
Exceptional Early Learning and Family Support
Y Head Start is the only Head Start program in Baltimore City that provides exceptional early learning to children ages 3-5, professional development and support for parents, and a Y family membership to engage in healthy activities at the Y - all at no cost! We prepare young children and families for success in school and life. All children are welcome in our safe, nurturing learning environment.
The Y family membership is included with enrollment so families can stay active, build strength, enjoy healthy family fun, and connect with others at the Y! The membership continues annually at no cost, even during the summer.
Now Accepting New Families
To get started, please complete the PRE-REGISTRATION APPLICATION to determine eligibility for the Head Start program. A member of our team will contact you for more information and/or to complete your enrollment.
Y Head Start Preschool
Y Head Start preschool serves children ages 3-5 with an intentional focus to develop school-readiness skills as recommended and measured by the Maryland State Department of Education. Families must reside in Baltimore City to participate.
- Children ages 3-5
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, September-June
- Small class sizes and highly qualified teachers
- Proven curriculum focusing on school readiness
- Individualized and group learning experiences
- On-site IEP services
- Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack
- Modern classrooms, smart boards, touchscreen computers, interactive displays
- Social-emotional development, language and literacy, cognition, and physical development
Find a Location Near You
Review our Baltimore City locations below to find a program near you, then complete the pre-registration application to determine eligibility. A member of our team will contact you for more information and/or to complete your registration.
You may also email us at ChonteyCopeland@ymaryland.org to arrange a time to complete the application.
| Y HEAD START PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Belair Y Head Start Preschool 4605 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206 410-325-1269 | Dicky Hill Y Head Start Preschool (Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School) 5025 Dickey Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21207 443-869-3696 |
| East Fayette Y Head Start Preschool 1116 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410-276-8690 | Edmondson Y Head Start Preschool (Westside Skills Center) 4501 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229 410-233-6140 |
| Elgin Y Head Start Preschool 2030 Elgin Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 410-669-1471 | Sherman Y Early Childhood Center 900 E. 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 443-835-3607 |
| Sherwood Y Head Start Preschool (Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School) 1235 Sherwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21239 410-323-3065 | West Preston Y Head Start Preschool (The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary/Middle School) 507 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 410-225-9125 |
Enroll your child for the new school year. Get started by submitting the pre-registration application today!
A Family-First Program
A strong, thriving family unit is critical to the healthy development of children.
Health & Well-Being
Nutrition
We serve breakfast, lunch and snacks that are healthy and nutritious.
Healthy Activity
A Y family membership is included at no extra cost. Enjoy the best exercise classes and equipment, pools, climbing walls, sports, family events, and more!
Family Goals
We connect families to resources to support housing, employment, education, and economic mobility goals. Parenting workshops, professional development and volunteer leadership opportunities are also available.
Y Head Start participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program. See the CACFP non-discrimination statement.