YCCAC Head Start and Early Head Start provide high-quality early childhood care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in locations throughout York County. We also provide a caring and supportive community for families and caregivers.
Teaching children and supporting families in York County.
Teaching Children
YCCAC Head Start and Early Head Start offer center-based programming in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. Classrooms are located in cities and towns throughout York County, Maine.
Dedicated, well-trained teachers and staff follow an age-appropriate, individualized curriculum that supports social, emotional, physical, and educational development so that your child is ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
Early Head Start for infants & toddlers
For children 6 weeks to 3 years old
Full-day, year-round schedule
Small group size of 8 children with staff trained in infant/toddler development
Individualized infant feeding and sleeping routines
Diapers, wipes, formula, and many other items provided as needed during school time
Nutritious meals and snacks to toddlers
Daily written communications to parents
head start for preschoolers
For children 3 to 5 years old
School-year schedule
Nutritious meals and snacks
Individualized curriculum to support literacy, numeracy and math skills, creativity, health and nutrition
Social-emotional learning program focused on child’s well-being
Full-day pre-K classrooms in partnership with Biddeford and Sanford public schools (with transportation provided in Biddeford)
“My husband and I are very appreciative of the time they have dedicated getting to know our son on a personal level, not just another student in the classroom.”
– York County Head Start Parent
Supporting Families
We recognize that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We look to build upon this valuable relationship by partnering with you and your child throughout their early education. We screen and assess each child to meet them where they are and have regular two-way communication with families to identify individual goals for school readiness.
When your child enters the YCCAC Early Head Start or Head Start program, you join a supportive community of staff, teachers, and other families and caregivers who you can turn to for information and assistance. There are also education, leadership, and volunteer opportunities for families who wish to get more involved.
A staff member from Head Start will work in partnership with you to understand your family’s specific goals and help connect you to available resources as needed.
Free to Qualified Families
Head Start and Early Head Start are available at no cost to eligible families.
Eligibility is based on family size and income.
TANF, Supplemental Security Income recipients, SNAP, foster children, and homeless children are eligible.
Head Start & Early Head Start
Welcome to our community!
YCCAC Head Start and Early Head Start provide high-quality early childhood care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in locations throughout York County. We also provide a caring and supportive community for families and caregivers.
Teaching Children
YCCAC Head Start and Early Head Start offer center-based programming in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. Classrooms are located in cities and towns throughout York County, Maine.
Dedicated, well-trained teachers and staff follow an age-appropriate, individualized curriculum that supports social, emotional, physical, and educational development so that your child is ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
Early Head Start for infants & toddlers
For children 6 weeks to 3 years old
head start for preschoolers
For children 3 to 5 years old
Supporting Families
We recognize that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We look to build upon this valuable relationship by partnering with you and your child throughout their early education. We screen and assess each child to meet them where they are and have regular two-way communication with families to identify individual goals for school readiness.
When your child enters the YCCAC Early Head Start or Head Start program, you join a supportive community of staff, teachers, and other families and caregivers who you can turn to for information and assistance. There are also education, leadership, and volunteer opportunities for families who wish to get more involved.
A staff member from Head Start will work in partnership with you to understand your family’s specific goals and help connect you to available resources as needed.
Free to Qualified Families
Apply today to find out if your family qualifies.
More info & Eligibility
Contact YCCAC Children’s Services
(207) 459-2963
Resource Guide for Children and Families
Parent Handbook
Head Start/Early Head Start 2021-2022 Annual Report
Head Start Locations & Hours
Biddeford at JFK (Pre-K 1 & 2)
JFK Elementary School
64 West Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
Hours: Monday – Friday
7:45am – 2:15pm
Biddeford at Stone Street
2 Stone Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30am – 2:30pm
Kittery
Kittery Community Center
120 Rogers Rd.
Kittery, Maine 03904
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30am – 2:30pm
Sanford (3 Classrooms)
114 Emery Street
Sanford, Maine 04073
Hours: Monday-Friday
Emery St. A 8:15am – 2:15pm
Emery St. B 8:10am – 2:10pm
Emery St. C 7:45am – 1:45pm
Saco
80A Common Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am – 2:00pm
Sanford Spruce Street
6 Spruce Street
Sanford, Maine 04073
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:15am – 2:15pm
Springvale
14 King Street
Springvale, Maine 04083
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30am – 2:30pm
Waterboro
Betty Graffam Children’s Center
55 Middle Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30am – 2:30pm
Early Head Start locations and Hours
Biddeford EHS
2 Stone Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:15am- 2:30pm
Biddeford CC
2 Stone Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00am – 2:15pm
Saco
80A Common Street
Saco, Maine 04072
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:15am – 2:30pm
Sanford* (3 Classrooms)*
114 Emery Street
Sanford, Maine 04073
Hours: Monday-Friday
Emery St.1: 8:00am – 2:15pm
Emery St. 2 7:45am – 2:00pm
Emery St.3: 8:15am – 2:30pm
Springvale
14 King Street
Springvale, Maine 04083
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:15am – 2:30pm