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Early Learning & Education - Centers for New Horizons - Altgeld Early Learning Center
Resource Name:Early Learning & Education - Centers for New Horizons - Altgeld Early Learning Center
address
13107 South Ingleside Avenue, Riverdale, IL 60827
Eligibility
Pregnant women and children up through age 5; Income eligibility requirements apply; Families receiving public assistance like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), or SNAP automatically qualify; Foster children are completely eligible regardless of the foster family's income; Children and families experiencing homelessness qualify automatically; Children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities are also prioritized and encouraged to apply.
Hours
Mon 7:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 7:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 7:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 7:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 7:00am - 5:00pm
(773) 373-5700
Voice
(773) 468-3055
Voice
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
Contact Ladonna McWilliams at [email protected] or (773) 468-3055, ext 4402 for additional information regarding the Altgeld Learning Center, or Chanel Hill at [email protected] or (312) 515-2239 for additional information regarding the Early Head Start Home Visiting Program.
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
Centers for New Horizons' Early Care & Education (ECE) Early Care & Education (ECE) model provides childcare services and educational training programs that demonstrate solid capacity to support the healthy development of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Program components include: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.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.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/01/2025
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Centers For New Horizons
Centers for New Horizons (CNH) assists children, youth, and families in becoming self-reliant, improving the quality of their lives, and participating in rebuilding their community. CNH's programming includes workforce and economic development, early childhood education, violence prevention and intervention, community outreach, and more.