Getting started.
Who this helps
Children ages 6 weeks to 3 years who live in York County may apply. Families may qualify if their income is at or below the federal poverty level, they are experiencing homelessness, they have a child in foster care, or they receive TANF, SSI, or SNAP.
How to get started
After you apply, the Application and Enrollment Coordinator will contact you within 10 business days by phone, email, or mail to schedule an appointment.
Complete the pre-application.
On the York County Head Start Enrollment page, submit the online pre-enrollment application, download and print a form, or pick up a paper form at YCCAC’s main office at 6 Spruce Street in Sanford.
Provide required documents.
Upload required documents with the online form or bring them to your appointment.
Meet the coordinator.
Attend the appointment scheduled with the Application and Enrollment Coordinator.
How they can help.
York County Community Action Corporation runs the program. Teachers and parents work together to support each child’s growth.
- Full-day, year-round care and early education
- Small groups with staff trained in infant and toddler development
- Individual feeding and sleep routines
- Diapers, wipes, formula, and other items as needed during care
- Nutritious meals and snacks for toddlers
- Daily written updates for parents
- Monthly family engagement events
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could my family qualify through a program we already receive?
- Can my child follow their own feeding and sleep routines?
- Are meals, diapers, and formula provided during care?
- How soon could care begin for my child?