Exceptional Early Learning and Family Support
Y Head Start and Early Head Start in Anne Arundel County offers exceptional programming to pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers, and children ages 3-5 -- all at no cost! We help prepare your entire family for success in school and life.
All children are welcome in our learning environment.
A Y family membership is also included with enrollment so your family can participate in healthy activity and fun at the Y!
NOW ACCEPTING NEW FAMILIES
TO GET STARTED: Complete the PRE-REGISTRATION APPLICATION to determine eligibility for the Head Start program. A Y Family Service Advocate or Family Development Specialist will reach out to you for more information and/or to complete your enrollment.
Y EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS
Center-based Program
- Infants - toddlers up to age 3
- 8:30am-3pm, Monday-Friday, Year-round program
- Small class sizes
- Proven curriculum for early learning and development
- Individualized learning experiences and social/emotional development
- Safe, nurturing environment led by qualified teachers who care about children
Home-based Program
- Pregnant women and children up to age 3
- Year-round program with individualized learning experiences
- Weekly at-home visits by a teacher/family specialist who supports and engages parents through intentional parent-child interactions and educational activities
- Prenatal and parenting education
- Proven curriculum focusing on early childhood learning and development
- Social events with other Y Early Head Start home-based families
Y HEAD START PROGRAM
- Children ages 3-5
- 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, September-June
- Small class sizes; proven curriculum focusing on school readiness
- Individualized learning experiences and social/emotional development
- Nutritious meals: breakfast, lunch and snack
- On-site IEP services for children with disabilities
- Modern classrooms, tablets, smart computers, interactive displays
- Safe, nurturing environment led by highly qualified teachers
Family Well-being Benefits
- Y Head Start is a family-first program
- Y family membership included at no extra cost (unlimited exercise, swimming, climbing walls, sports, family event, and more)
- Health screenings for children
- Professional development and continued education for parents
- Open door policy (parents are always welcome!)
- Active parent committee to set policy recommendations
Baltimore County Y Head Start & Early Head Start Locations
Y Early Head Start home-based programming is available throughout Baltimore County.
The Early Head Start locations listed below are center-based programs.
BACK RIVER Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
799 Back River Neck Rd., Essex, MD 21221
Serving: 21220, 21221
CAMPFIELD Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
6838 Alter Rd., Baltimore, MD 21207
Serving: 21244, 21208, 21207 (county), 21133, 21215 (county)
EASTERN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
9150 Franklin Square Dr., Rosedale, MD 21237
Serving families residing in the Eastern Family Resource Shelter
EMILY HARRIS Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
27 Main Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
Serving: 21244, 21228, 21133, 21207 (county)
FLEMING Y HEAD START
641 Main St., Dundalk, MD 21222
Serving: 21222
KENWOOD Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
4601 Fullerton Ave., Baltimore, MD 21236
Serving: 21237, 21220, 21236, 21206, 21128
MERRITT PARK Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
1782 Merritt Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21117
Serving: 21222, 21219, 21224 (county)
MT. CALVARY Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
349 Eudowood Ln., Towson, MD 21286
Serving: 21239, 21286, 21204, 21234, 21030, 21093
RANDALLSTOWN Y HEAD START
5115 Old Court Rd., Randallstown, MD 21133
Serving: 21133, 21117, 21208
RIVERVIEW Y HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
3290 Kessler Rd, Lansdowne, MD 21227
Serving: 21227
Enroll your child for the new school year. Get started by submitting the pre-registration application today!
Submit Pre-Registration application
Y Head Start participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program. See the CACFP non-discrimination statement.