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High-quality early childhood education for all Chicago's children up to age five. Apply year-round!🎒

10/10/2026

Big feelings aren't bad feelings! All feelings give us important information about what we need. Practicing these 4 steps support young children build lifelong emotional awareness.

Maintaining your own calm while guiding a child's emotions is tough! That’s why Community-Based Early Learning Programs provide essential mental health check-ins, parent support groups, and leadership training programs.

Visit our webpage to find a CBO in your neighborhood!

10/07/2026

Join us at the last Playdate of the year! 🎉
We are taking over Washington Park for a massive citywide autumn-themed celebration for families with little ones ages 5 and under.
🗓️ Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 AM-1 PM
📍 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Expect endless games, hands-on activities, special guests, and on-site early learning application support!

Chicago Public Schools
Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor 20th ward
Chicago Park District
Chicago Mayor's Office
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

We can’t wait to see you there!
👉 Click https://www.celresources.org/playdate to secure your family's spot now!

10/05/2026

🍎✨Behind every big milestone, every confident smile, and every new discovery is a passionate teacher! This World Teachers' Day, we’re celebrating the incredible Chicago Early Learning educators who show up every day with heart, patience, and endless creativity for our learners.

10/02/2026

Head Start is so much more than just preschool! During Head Start Awareness Month, Chicago Early Learning is celebrating all the ways these programs support local families from birth to age 5!

Through our Community-Based programs, Head Start and Early Head Start are available. Your child gets high-quality early instruction, while your family gains access to:
🩺 Free Health Services: Medical, dental, and mental health screenings.
🥗 Nutritious Meals: Healthy daily meals and snacks to fuel growing minds.
📚 Family & Parent Support: GED programs, parent education, and leadership training.

Give your child a healthy, happy start right in your neighborhood!

Visit ChicagoEarlyLearning.org/programs to learn more and apply today!

09/29/2026

✨Did you know the amazing benefits that the hundreds of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across the city offer?

Community-Based Early Learning Programs offer incredible flexibility for Chicago families, including infant/toddler care, extended hours for working parents, free meals and health checkups through Head Start, and even Doula or Home Visiting support! Plus, if your family receives SNAP benefits, you qualify for free early learning at one of these high-quality programs.

To learn more about Community-Based Organizations, visit https://www.cps.edu/ChicagoEarlyLearning/

09/23/2026

Preparing a nursery is one of the most exciting parts of bringing baby home, but safety rules go way beyond just setting up the crib! 🧸

From cord distances to recall checks, swipe through to make sure your baby’s space is 100% safe from day one.

Save this checklist for your nursery setup, or send it to a parent-to-be!

09/21/2026

🎓✨Join us in celebrating these incredible scholars who reached a milestone in their Early Education careers!

The dedication of these current and future early education professionals demonstrate that investing in educators means investing in Chicago's future.

Ready to join the next graduating class?

📌Applications for the 2027–2028 Workforce Scholarship officially open on January 21 at 9:00 AM!

Visit https://www.cps.edu/ChicagoEarlyLearning/workforce-scholarship/ to learn more about the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship.

09/15/2026

September is National Literacy Month, and getting a free Chicago Public Librarycard is the best way to celebrate. Whether you have a baby or a preschooler, your card opens the door to awesome perks across the entire city, such as:

📚Endless Books: Swap out picture books every single week to keep bedtime stories exciting and boost your child’s vocabulary for free.
📚Local Storytimes: Join free baby lap-sit story times, toddler music sessions, and bilingual story hours at branches across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods.
📚Free Museum Passes: Snag free family passes to top Chicago spots like the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum!

09/11/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month across Chicago with free, fun, and family-friendly events all month long! 🪅✨
Check out three of the events we have highlighted! Comment down below what events your family is attending.

Chicago Park District
Midway Chamber of Commerce
Sones de Mexico Ensemble

09/04/2026

🎒Is your child turning 5 in 2027? If they turn 5 on or before September 1, 2027, it’s time to start planning for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Kindergarten for the 2027–2028 school year!

Here is everything parents need to know:
🏠Guaranteed Neighborhood Spot: Every Chicago child is guaranteed a seat at their designated neighborhood school (no application required).
📝The GoCPS Application: If you want to explore Choice Schools, Magnet Programs, or Selective Enrollment/Gifted Schools, you must apply through GoCPS.
⏰Application Deadline: The GoCPS application closes November 13 at 5 PM.

To learn more, visit: https://www.cps.edu/gocps/elementary-school/apply/

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