| Program |
Hours of Operation |
Eligibility |
Enrollment Process |
Contact |
| Child Care (Subsidized) |
Extended Day. (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
All Children Must Be…. |
*If eligible for the Subsidized Child Care program you will receive notification of eligibility and the availability of space in the classroom, after you apply. |
|
Action for Children
| |
312-823-1100
|
|
| *between 6 weeks to 5 years of age to participate. |
|
| All Families Must…. |
*Documentation must be presented to prove current family income sources for a family prior to approval for subsidized Child Care services. Copies of all income verification must be maintained in the family eligibility file. |
| *Reside in Illinois and be both income and service eligible. |
| *The provider must maintain a separate child case file as per license requirement for each individual child enrolled. This file contains social/developmental data, medical records, consent forms, and other information relevant to the child. |
| *Earn up to 50% of the 1997 state median income and are working or participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy families [TANF] approved training and educational program. |
| Head Start |
Full Day and Half Day. Hours vary depending on school. |
All Children Must Be…. |
If eligible for a Head Start program you will be given an appointment to return and complete the registration / enrollment process. |
|
Action for Children
| |
312-823-1100
|
|
| * 3 to 5 years old. Not 5 on or before September 1st of the current school year |
|
| * Reside within the school district boundaries-the City of Chicago |
*Birth Certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months, up to date immunization record (shot card) and proof of income (must provide documentation). |
|
| *Eligibility for participation in the Head Start program is determined by family income. The income guidelines are established by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) each year. |
|
|
| Early Head Start |
Extended Day. (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
All Children Must Be…. |
If eligible for an Early Head Start program you will be given an appointment to return and complete the registration / enrollment process. |
|
Action for Children
| |
312-823-1100
|
|
| * 0 to 3 years old. Not 3 on or before September 1st of the current school year |
| * Reside within one of the 17 approved community areas, in the City of Chicago, designated by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). |
*Birth Certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months, up to date immunization record (shot card) and proof of income (must provide documentation). |
| *Eligibility is determined by family income for participation in the Head Start program. The income guidelines are established by HHS each year. |
| State Prekindergarten |
Full Day and Half Day. Hours vary depending on school. |
All Children Must Be…. |
If eligible for the State Prekindergarten program you will receive notification of eligibility and the availability of space in the classroom, after you apply |
|
Bonnie Roelle (North)
| |
773-534-3827
|
| (South) |
| 773-535-7660 |
|
| * 3 to 5 years old. Not 5 on or before September 1st of the current school year. |
|
| * Reside within the school district boundaries-the City of Chicago. |
*Birth certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months, up to date immunization record (shot card) and eligibility screening results. |
|
| State Prekindergarten participants are screened to determine program eligibility. Children who have reached the age of four on or before September 1st are given priority. |
|
|
|
| Tution Based Preschool |
Extended Day. (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
All Children Must Be…. |
All participating families must sign a tuition payment agreement prior to attendance. |
|
Bonnie Roelle |
| 773-534-3827
|
|
| *3 to 5 years old. Not 5 on or before September 1st of the current school year. |
|
| *Reside within the school district 299 boundaries-the City of Chicago |
*Birth certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months and up to date immunization record (shotcard). |
|
| *Families choosing the Tuition Based Preschool option must agree to payment of weekly tuition. |
|
| Community Partnership Programs |
Extended Day. |
All Children Must Be…. |
If eligible for the Community Partnership program you will receive notification of eligibility and the availability of space in the classroom |
|
Action for Children
| |
312-823-1100
|
|
| *3 to 5 years old. Not 5 on or before September 1st of the current school year. |
|
| *Reside within the school district 299 boundaries-the City of Chicago |
*Birth certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months, up to date immunization record (shot card) and eligibility screening results. |
|
| Eligibility for the Community Partnerships-Preschool Subcontracting program follows the same criteria as the State Prekindergarten program. |
|
| Child Parent Center (CPC) |
Full Day and Half Day. Hours vary depending on school. |
All Children Must Be…. |
*If eligible for a Child Parent Center program you will be given an appointment to return and complete the registration / enrollment process. |
|
Sonja Griffin
|
|
773-553-1958 |
|
| * 3 to 5 years old. Not 5 on or before September 1st of the current school year |
|
| *Reside within the school district 299 boundaries-the City of Chicago |
*Birth Certificate, complete physical exam obtained within the last 12 months, up to date immunization record (short card) and proof of residency in areas required by Title 1 are required for the enrollment process. |
|
| * Eligibility for participation is determined by the location of the family's residence (Title I low-income school attendance area) |
|
|
