The YMCA of Frederick County is excited to announce the expansion of its Head Start program to include Early Head Start services, offering crucial educational and developmental support for our community’s youngest children and their families. This fall, six new Early Head Start classrooms will open across Frederick and Emmitsburg, creating an engaging, safe environment for children ages 0-3. With the capacity to enroll more than 36 infants and toddlers in Frederick County, this expansion brings vital resources and opportunities to local families and underscores the YMCA’s commitment to building brighter futures from the earliest stages of life.

The Early Head Start classrooms in Frederick will be housed at two accessible locations near the YMCA’s Downtown Frederick facility. Two classrooms will open at the Beth Sholom Congregation, located at 1011 N Market St., directly across from the Downtown Y, and another two classrooms will be at the Staley building, located at 11 W 10th St., just down the street from the Downtown Y. In Emmitsburg, two classrooms will open at 300 South Seton Avenue, featuring extended care options to better support families with flexible schedules.

To support recruitment efforts and provide information about enrollment, the YMCA will host two Open House/Job Fairs:

• Tuesday, December 3: YMCA/Head Start Administrative Offices, 801 N. East Street (entrance on 8th Street), Frederick, MD, from 3-6pm
• Thursday, December 5: Emmitsburg Early Head Start Center, 300 South Seton Avenue (around the back), Emmitsburg, MD, from 3-6pm

These Open House/Job Fairs offer an opportunity for interested families to learn more about Early Head Start, tour the facilities, and meet YMCA staff. Job seekers can learn about available positions, ask questions, and apply on-site.