Bay Area Head Start
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open 8:00AM–5:00PM · rated 4.0★ across 26 Google reviews.
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Licensing & Inspection History
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About Bay Area Head Start
Bay Area Head Start runs a licensed program in Shirley — New York data classifies it as a licensed child care center, and that's the record families can check. Bay Area Head Start in Shirley is part of Head Start, a federal program that promotes school readiness for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Head Start programs are available at no charge to eligible children from birth through age five. Licensing records show a capacity of 116 children for Bay Area Head Start — a regulatory ceiling, not a count of available seats. The state's quality rating and improvement system, QUALITYstarsNY, lists a QUALITYstarsNY 4-Star rating for this provider. State licensing records list preschool-age children among the age groups this provider may care for. Openings at Bay Area Head Start can shift with the seasons, so confirming directly with the provider is the surest route; its licensing details are shown here on CloverMap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay Area Head Start in Shirley, NY licensed?
Yes. Bay Area Head Start holds an active childcare license issued by OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services). All providers listed on CloverMap are verified against OCFS's public licensing database.
What ages does Bay Area Head Start serve?
Bay Area Head Start serves children in the Shirley, NY area. Contact the center directly for age group availability.
Does Bay Area Head Start accept the CCAP childcare subsidy?
Bay Area Head Start does not currently list CCAP acceptance on CloverMap. Contact the center directly to confirm — some providers accept subsidies without it being noted in our database. Use CloverMap's subsidy filter to find confirmed accepting providers in Shirley.
How much does Bay Area Head Start cost per month?
Bay Area Head Start has not published tuition rates publicly. Contact the center directly for current pricing. New York families may qualify for CCAP subsidies and federal childcare tax credits that can significantly reduce costs.
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