Illinois Action for Children Early Learning Programs

Illinois Action for Children Early Learning Programs offers Early Learning Centers, Early Learning Partners, Home Visiting, and Parent Education. The Early Learning Centers are directly operated, and transportation arrangements are available for families who wish to use this service. Early Learning Partners use the same research-backed curriculum as the centers, and eligible families can use these programs free of charge.

Programs

• Early Learning Centers — children aged six-weeks to five; three to five; two to five · Directly-operated early learning centers. The page says there are four directly-operated centers and that transportation arrangements are available for families who wish to use this service.
• Early Learning Partners — Ages vary by partner site; examples listed include infants, twos, toddlers, and 3-5 · Partner locations offer the same research-backed curriculum as the centers; for eligible families, these programs are provided free of charge.
• Home Visiting — young children and their caregivers · Home visiting services provide educational tools at home.
• Parent Education — Included among the programs funded through OHS and ISBE.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old

About the provider

The program says it is dedicated to providing quality educational services to young children across the Southern and Western Suburban Area of Chicago. Its mission is to provide every child and family with the learning tools necessary to give them an advantage. The programs are funded through OHS (Office of Head Start) and ISBE (Illinois School Board of Education), and they are supported by Grant Number 05CH011751 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families.

Eligible families of preschool-aged children and expectant parents can register for free Early Learning Programs. The Creative Curriculum® is the chosen approach. The page states the programs are supported by Grant Number 05CH011751 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families.

What families say

“I don’t know where she would be without [this center]. It’s definitely been a blessing” — Tamarr’s daughter’s success story

Last updated November 8, 2026.