Early Care & Education
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!
Our Early Care & Education (ECE) model provides high-quality childcare services and educational training programs that demonstrate solid capacity to support the healthy development of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. We partner with DCFS to offer a headstart program. Our educators, 80% of whom are credentialed through Gateway of Illinois, assure parents that while in our care their children are thriving and developing in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our Programs
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We partner with DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) to provide full-day, year-round programming for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Services include Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool for All, Head Start, Preventative Initiatives, and Child Care.
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Our Home Visit program serves expecting mothers and children up to the age of 5 years old by providing experienced staff that help parents become their child’s first teacher. We also provide high-risk infant follow-up.
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The Community Partner Program provides licensed home and center based early childcare providers (exempt and non-exempt) obtain training, resources, and technical assistance from Illinois Action for Children. We service the south side of Chicago, and trainings are provided in both English and Spanish.