The Children'S Center Of Cicero/Berwyn

Overview

The Children’s Center of Cicero‑Berwyn is a private, not‑for‑profit 501(c)(3) organization that operates multiple early childhood sites in the Cicero/Berwyn area. Its center‑based programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the organization holds National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation for its center programs. Services are offered for children from the prenatal period and infancy through the school‑age years.

Programs offered

Prenatal to 3‑Years: Center‑based childcare and Early Head Start classrooms for qualifying pregnant women and children up to age three, including extended‑day options for working parents and home‑visiting supports for eligible families.
3‑Years to 5‑Years: Head Start, Preschool for All, and center‑based early education for three‑ to five‑year‑olds; programs run on half‑day and extended‑day schedules during the school year and require income verification for Head Start eligibility.
School‑age children and parent supports: Services and supports for school‑age children and parent education programs, including home visiting and Parent & Child Together (PACT) offerings; many programs are delivered in a bilingual (Spanish/English) format.

Approach and partnerships

Instruction is play‑based and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on family partnerships and cultural inclusion. Curriculum and program supports draw on partner resources such as The Creative Curriculum, Baby Talk, and Parents as Teachers, and the organization participates in state and national quality and training initiatives.

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The Children'S Center Of Cicero/Berwyn

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Prenatal to 3-Years

3-Years to 5-Years

School-aged children and parents

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