The Program

Year-Round Infant Through PreK Care

Educare Chicago serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and their families. We are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM for families with the child care subsidy approval and 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM for families without the child care subsidy approval.

Consistency is Key

We practice “Continuity of Care,” meaning our children stay with the same group of teachers for Early Head Start (0-3) and then transition to a new group of teachers for Head Start (3-5) who they will remain with until they transition out of the program to kindergarten. This practice creates stronger bonds early in your child’s education and strengthens the learning your child does daily through these relationships.

Support Inside and Outside the Classroom

We believe in supporting the whole family, not just the child. With this in mind, each classroom has an assigned family support specialist whose primary role is to partner with families to provide additional support and resources.
Learn more about our family support services on our curriculum page.

Comprehensive Services in a Friendly Setting

Navigating health, nutrition, wellness and/or diverse learning needs can feel overwhelming, but Educare Chicago has you covered. We have specialized health & nutrition services to help you navigate and coordinate your child’s needs. We also have disabilities & mental health services that provide internal and external supports for children with diverse learning and/or suspected/diagnosed disabilities, making sure your family has access to the interventions and services necessary to help your child thrive at our school.