YMCA Branch Name

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development
Early head start & Y pals

Early Head Start

1500 Sunset Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60087
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Ph: 847-336-2627
Fax: 847-336-2084

Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

EHS is an intensive, comprehensive, flexible program that us designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family. The program services include:

  • Quality early education both in and out of home
  • Parenting education
  • Comprehensive health and mental services, including services to women before, during and after pregnancy.
  • Nutrition education
  • Family support services

Eligibility

Just as with Head Start, Early Head Start is a child development program primarily for low-income families who meet the Federal poverty guidelines. Once enrolled, children are eligible for EHS until 3 years of age.

Family Partnerships

Parents are true partners in the EHS program. They participate in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, as well as the individualized plan for their own child's growth and development.

For more information please contact Rosa Miller at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Y-Pals

1500 Sunset Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60087

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Ph: 847-336-296
Fax: 847-336-3084

Children ages 3-5 years old
Monday - Friday
6:30 - 6 p.m.

Our childcare center offers an educational and nurturing environment for children ages 3 to 5. Our leaders are positive role models who reach out to teach each child through individual attention and encouragement. We use high-scope currciulum and expose our families to the YMCa core values or caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

We do accept subsidized childcare assistance (YWCA) from the state. For more information or to schedule a tour please contact
LaQuita Franklin at 847.336.2196 ext. 221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .



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