Early Childhood Resource Directory

Welcome to the online Early Childhood Resource Directory. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find what you need. This information has been compiled solely by the Collaboration for Early Childhood. All the information regarding hours and programming of facilities is what was shared with usbut it may have changed since we last updated the listing. We do not rate or endorse any provider, and our listings may not be comprehensive. If you see information that is inaccurate or missing, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Click on any resource to see more information about the organization. 

View the PDF Version of the 2021-2022 Early Childhood Resource Directory.

While exploring the listings, you may have questions about licensing, the Illinois quality rating system for early childhood programs, or just best practices for choosing a child care providerGet started here. In addition to filtering by accreditation below, you can also search Excelerate accredited programs across Illinois by zip code on the Illinois Cares for Kids Website.   

A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Academy

Organization A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Academy Program Type: Home based Accreditations: Financial ...

A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Alliance

Organization A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Alliance Program Type: Art Language Music Accreditations:   Financial ...

ABC Toon Town ⭐✅

Program Type: Center Based, Afterschool Accreditations: ExceleRate Silver Financial Asistance: CCAP (Child Care ...

Academy of Movement and Music

Program Type: Center Based Accreditations: Financial Assistance: None Calendar or School Year? School ...

Academy of Movement and Music ✅

Organization Academy of Movement and Music Program Type: Dance Accreditations:   Financial ...

Alcuin Montessori School (Oak Park Ave Campus)

Organization Alcuin Montessori School (Oak Park Ave Campus)     Program Type: Center ...

Alcuin Montessori School (Roosevelt Rd Campus)

Program Type: Center Based Accreditations: American Montessori Society Financial Asistance: Scholarships, Sliding ...

Ascension Catholic School ✅

Program Type: Center Based Accreditations: American Montessori Society Financial Asistance: None Calendar or ...

Banks Kiddy Korner Home Day Care

Organization Banks Kiddy Korner Home Day Care Program Type: Home based Accreditations: ExceleRate - ...

Blocks 24 Childcare Center

Program Type: Center Based Accreditations: Financial Assistance: None Calendar or School Year? Calendar ...

Bright Star Learning Center

Organization Bright Star Learning Center Program Type: Home based Accreditations:   Financial ...

Brookfield Zoo

Organization Brookfield Zoo Program Type: Parks & Nature Accreditations:   Financial ...

The Early Childhood Resource Directory listings that have a ⭐ are the centers and partners that are part of our Developmental Screening Project. Learn more about the Developmental Screening Project

Listings that have a ✅ are centers that participate in the Collaboration for Early Childhood’s free Hearing and Vision Screening services

The Early Childhood Resource Directory is sponsored in part by the League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River Forest

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