Early Learning & 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 the City of Chicago to offer a headstart program. Our educators are credentialed through Gateway of Illinois. This assures parents that their children are thriving and developing in a safe and nurturing environment while in our care.
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Early Learning & Education Programs
Altgeld Early
Learning Center
A licensed childcare center that meets the Head Start program performance standards. The center uses the Creative Curriculum, a play-based, developmentally appropriate framework that supports exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning. In addition to high-quality education, families receive comprehensive wraparound services, including developmental screenings, health and dental check-ups, mental health support, and connections to community resources.
We prioritize family engagement, ensuring that parents and caregivers are active partners in their child’s learning journey through regular communication, goal-setting, and participation in program activities.
Location:
13107 S Ingleside Ave
Contact Information:
Ladonna McWilliams
ladonnam@cnh.org
773-468-3055 ext 4402
Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
A family-centered early childhood program designed to support pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up until the age of 3 in their home environment. This program provides high-quality early learning experiences, parent education, and family support services to promote children's development and school readiness while strengthening family engagement.
Home visitors, conduct weekly 90-minute home visits to work directly with parents and children. In addition, the program includes bi-weekly socialization experiences where all participants come together to participate in group activities.
Location:
Altgeld Early Learning Center
13107 S Ingleside Ave
Contact Information:
Chanel Hill
chanelh@cnh.org
312-515-2239
