We are committed to strengthening Chicago Head Start, Early Head Start, child care and youth programs. One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment every day is by providing agency staff with resources and professional development. Search for Head Start guidelines, the latest training and more here.
Explore options in your neighborhood and across Chicago to find the right program for your early learner. Use our location search tool to find a high quality early learning program near you. Community-Based Preschool and Early Learning Programs, which includes Early Head Start, Infant-Toddler programs, Home-Visiting Programs, and Doula Programs.
Learn MoreLearn MoreFamilies with children up to age five can still apply for a Chicago Early Learning Program! Within 48 hours of submitting their child's application, they should receive placement notifications at the email used for their guardian login. They can accept their offer online by logging into their account at chicagoearlylearning.org, recommend accepting families accept their offers as soon as possible, even if they are waitlisted for a program they ranked higher.
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