Head Start & Child Care

Head Start - Half-Day Programs
Head Start - Full-Day Program
Head Start/Child Care Collaboration
Pre-School Child Care
Pre-Kindergarten Child Care
School-Age Child Care
Early Head Start Child Care Homes Network

Albany Park Head Start - Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low income, at-risk children. It promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical well being of children by providing medical, nutritional and social services. Head Start-East (5121 N. Kimball) offers both full day and half-day options. Head Start-West (4909 N. Pulaski) offers half-day classes. Head Start views parents as partners in their child's development.
Parents are involved in all aspects of the program, including policy decision
making. (Funded by the City of Chicago Department of Human Services)
more info. | Dept. of Human Services

Pre-School Child Care -- This program operates at 3401 W. Ainslie, offering year-round, full-day Child Care for 60 children, ages 3-5 years. Parents must be employed and meet income eligibility guidelines. Services are provided on sliding fee scale. (Funded by the City of Chicago Department of Human Services)
more info.

State Pre-kindergarten/Childcare is a full-day preschool program for working parents with children ages 3 to 5. The program operates at two sites: 3401 W. Ainslie and Head Start East. Fees are based on family size and income. (Funded by the Chicago Department of Human Services and the Chicago Public Schools) (Wendy, Dina)
more info.

School-Age Child Care is offered for School-age children up to 12 years Olds during after school hours and full-time on most holidays and vacation days. Parents must be employed and meet income guidelines to be eligible. Services are provided on sliding fee scale. (Funded by the City of Chicago Department of Human Services)
more info. | |Chicago Department of Human Services | NSACA