YWCA Head Start

YWCA Head Start, located at 10725 Vorhof Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, is a nationally accredited program of excellence that offers high-quality education, childcare, and family support services to income-eligible families. As the largest provider of Head Start services in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, YWCA serves over 1,000 preschool-aged children and more than 200 infants and toddlers at nine YWCA Early Childhood Education Centers and 12 Child Care Partner Centers.

Recognized by the National Head Start Association as a National Program of Excellence, YWCA's Early Education Program focuses on fun, family, making friends, and learning through play. The program is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to grow and thrive.

All YWCA locations are licensed by the Missouri Department of Health-Bureau of Child Care Safety and Licensure and accredited by Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth. The institution is committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and sound fiscal stewardship.

For information about enrolling your child in the YWCA Head Start program or the Prenatal Service Program, please contact the provided phone numbers. YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to providing excellent services and being a trustworthy steward of its financial support to benefit children, families, and communities in the St. Louis area.