The Head Start program offers full-day preschool for 3 and 4 year old children. This is a comprehensive Curriculum including math, science, literacy, social emotional development, health and nutrition services. Enrolled families may also receive additional support including: child health, vision, and dental screenings; monthly parent meetings; before and after school care (for families that qualify); transportation (where available); and referrals to other community resources. Early Head Start serves expectant families and families with children birth to three years old. Early Head Start is a year-round program that provides: Weekly home visits; Activities for parents and their infants/toddlers; Natural, inclusive environment for children with disabilities; Care and support for expectant families; Parent education and family support; Health and nutrition education; Play group experiences; and Referrals to community programs and services.

Henry Booth House's preschool program provides activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through independent exploration, structured activities and hands-on learning, children will work on early literacy, math, science and social studies concepts. Running, jumping, and dancing is also included. Activities may vary from small to large group activities, individual activities, and outdoor activities to advocate for healthy environment-appreciation.

Elmhurst Park District's Sunbeams & Rainbows preschool provides a safe and nurturing learning environment that embraces all children and their diverse learning styles, needs, and interests.

Mary Crane Center offers Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Free diapers are also made available to families with children already enrolled at Mary Crane Center or that are participating in their Home-Based programs.

Annunciata School offers formal education for children under 5 years old.

Bright Horizons's preschool program includes Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities that encourage investigation, exploration, and discovery.

First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights provides learning and development programs for young children and toddlers.

KinderCare provides various social and educational programs for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years old across its many locations.

KinderCare provides various social and educational programs for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years old across its many locations.

Allison's Infant and Toddler Center's Head Start program provides free childcare for eligible infants and toddlers in South Chicago, Grand Crossing, Roseland, and the East Side communities. The programs offer flexible full-day, full-year programming.

Henry Booth House offers an Early Head Start program for children ages 2-3 years old.

Bright Minds Academy provides formal education focusing on cognitive and social development for young children.

Kiddy Kulture Childcare provides a nurturing and enriching environment for children from infancy through preschool. They focus on early literacy, social development, and emotional growth, offering engaging programs that build a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Children's Center for Creative Learning - Western Avenue's Early Head Start program serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3. Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income families.

Safari Life Child Care provides formal education focusing on cognitive and social development for young children.

St. Thomas the Apostle School provides educational programming in a private school setting that offers formal education for young children.

It Takes a Village Early provides formal education focusing on cognitive and social development for young children.

Everbrook Academy provides learning and development programs for young children and toddlers aged 6 weeks to 3 years.

The Salvation Army Head Start and Early Head Start programs give at-risk children the same chances every child deserves. They provide comprehensive services to low-income children and families, including healthy meals and snacks, assistance with medical and dental care, educational field trips, and support services to the family. Parent involvement is encouraged and children with disabilities are welcomed.

Chicago Public Schools - Josiah Pickard Elementary School offers Head Start programming that provides services to preschool children and their families who have incomes at or below the Federal poverty level. The development program provides services for children with a focus on education, socio-emotional development, physical and mental health, and nutrition.

ABC Preschool offers Head Start programming that provides services to preschool children and their families who have incomes at or below the Federal poverty level. The development program provides services for children with a focus on education, socio-emotional development, physical and mental health, and nutrition. Priority is given to children with disabilities. They also offer hearing and vision screenings for their students.

Shining Star Child Development serves infants and toddlers. Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income families.

Holy Family Ministries offers formal education for young children.

Shining Star Youth and Community Services' Early Head Start program provides free and quality child care for eligible infants and toddlers in South Chicago, Grand Crossing, Rosemoor, and the East Side Communities. These childcare programs are neighborhood-based, culturally diverse, and offer flexible, full-day, full-year programming.

Shining Star Youth and Community Services' Early Head Start program provides free and quality child care for eligible infants and toddlers in South Chicago, Grand Crossing, Rosemoor, and the East Side Communities. These childcare programs are neighborhood-based, culturally diverse, and offer flexible, full-day, full-year programming.