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Head Start and Early Head Start

Families and communities want the best for their children. We partner with more than 35 independently operated early childhood programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County to provide inclusive, high-quality learning for children ages 0-5 and pregnant women/expectant families.

At our directly operated centers, community-based partner centers, and home visiting programs, we work alongside parents to help children of all abilities develop a love of learning and prepare for a lifetime of success.

If you are the parent of a 0-5 year old looking for the right early learning program for your child, or if you are a licensed childcare center interested in partnership, learn more about the opportunities we offer.

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Why Head Start/Early Head Start?

Who is eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start?

Why Head Start and Early Head Start at Easterseals?

Gilchrist Marchman Child Development Center and Easterseals Early Learning Center – Hickory Hills

Partner Center Locations

Home-Based Early Head Start (Home Visiting)

Information for Centers Interested in Partnership

Parent Handbooks and Supplements

Transitioning from Early Head Start to Head Start

Kindergarten Learning Moments

Transitioning to Kindergarten: Staff and Family Resources

Preschool Transition Tips

Program leader

Tracey Mikasa

Director of Early Learning Services

Tracey Mikasa is the Director of Early Learning Services at Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford.

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Contact details

Tracey Mikasa

Director of Early Learning Services

1939 W. 13th Street
2nd Floor ELS Office
Chicago, IL 60608

Tel: 708.330.4958 Fax: 312.262.7389

tmikasa@eastersealschicago.org

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  • 02/24/2023 at 5:30 pm

Night to be Inspired Gala 2023

Please join us and be inspired by the many achievements of our students and families. This night to remember will include dinner, cocktails, music, and dancing. Scroll down for sponsorship and ticket information.

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  • 01/31/2023

Procedural Safeguards for Children with Disabilities

Procedural Safeguards for Children with Disabilities

External post
  • 01/31/2023

When I am Three Where Will I Be?

A workbook to help families of children in Early Intervention, prepare for transition from the program

Document
  • 11/17/2022

ELS Marketing and Communication Addendum No. 1

ELS Marketing and Communication Addendum No. 1

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  • 11/08/2022

Early Learning Services: Communications and Marketing RFP

Early Learning Services: Communications and Marketing RFP posted for November 2022

Blog
  • 10/25/2022

Help us Embrace Abilities, Expand Possibilities with a Year-End Gift

Help us in Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities. That's our tagline and North star. Every person our affiliate serves has unique abilities. Our job is to help those abilities shine to expand their possibilities today and in the future.

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  • 09/22/2022

English Parent Handbook 2021-22 Center Based supplement

English Parent Handbook 2021-22 Center Based supplement

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