SGA, by way of funding through Start Early, offers Early Head Start and Head Start programs. They use the 'Parents as Teachers' home-based curriculum, which focuses on motor coordination, language and literacy, and social-emotional and cognitive learning through an individualized approach. Services include parent workshops on childcare, health, and transitioning to kindergarten, as well as weekly group socializations and field trips.

The Early Learning School Time Parent Cooperative partners qualified teachers with children and their parents with three 90-minute sessions per week plus a day of parent workshops.

Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) provides a broad range of early childhood professional development and support services through its program. The Early Childhood Developmental Enrichment Center (ECDEC) and FIND Prevention Initiative provide infant and toddler home visits and preschool to more than 1,200 at-risk families in the northwest Cook County (Illinois) region.

Elmhurst Park District offers a variety of early childhood education and enrichment programs that are intentionally designed for children ages birth through five years. Their programs allow children to progress from taking a class with a parent or caregiver to taking classes independently. Early childhood instructors have a background in early childhood education and are CPR/AED certified.

Coordinated Intake is a collaborative process that provides families with a single point of entry for home visiting programs within a community. Trained Coordinated Intake workers serve as a hub for home visiting by assessing families' needs, referring them to an appropriate home visiting program, and tracking what happens to the referrals. Coordinated intake is a strategy to increase access to home visiting and other high-quality early childhood services, and to address the fragmentation and make better connections among service providers and systems.

The Pre-K program provides early childhood education for children, transportation is provided.

Prepares children for kindergarten including emotional, physical and educational skills.

SPARK's Gateway to Early Childhood offers information, developmental screenings, play groups and more to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten.

Offers free preschool for children ages 2-5 years old. Prepares children and their families for success in kindergarten and later in life.

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Antioch School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

Provides early childhood education for children ages 2-5 years. *Children must be 2 by September 1 to be eligible for care in the 2 year old program.*

Offers bilingual early childhood education program for parents and children under age five. Meets in-person two times per week. Also includes the following support services: - Developmental screening - Family planning education - Parenting support - Home visits by a trained support worker - Support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren - Referrals to health care providers, community services, and collaborating agencies

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Beach Park School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

Provides in-home support services to help prepare children under the age of three for preschool. Provides activities and education to ensure the child meets developmental milestones. Also offers monthly group classes for participants and prenatal classes for pregnant mothers.

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Antioch School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

Offers classes to help children ages 3-5 years prepare for kindergarten. Teaches basic academic and social skills. Encourages parents to take an active role in their child's education. Also provides referrals for developmental screenings for children birth to three years old.

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Waukegan School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Round Lake District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

The Center serves parents of, and professionals who work with, young children with special needs through STAR NET Region II, including North and West Suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties in Illinois. Services include a broad range of resources and information for parents and professionals, including workshops, on-site presentations, technical assistance, and funding for training.