Welcome

Welcome to the Office of Early Childhood Education Web site: An early childhood resource for parents, teachers and community members.

The mission of the Office of Early Childhood Education is to ensure all children ages birth through age 8 have equal access to comprehensive, high quality program options, and support on a developmental continuum.

This Web site was designed with input from teachers, parents and administrators. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please e-mail your comments or questions to: ContactUs@ecechicago.org

Community Partnership

The (RFP) Request for Proposal for new Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative Models is available on the Illinois State Board of Education web site. Please follow directions and submit completed forms to:

Chicago Public Schools

Office of Early Childhood Education

Community Partnership Program

400 West 69th Street

Chicago, Illinois 60621

Information regarding Continuing Programs click here.

Information regarding Professional Development click here.

Community Partnership Program Service Review 2010 Survey

News You Can Use

The Wonder of Learning the hundred languages of children

June 15-November 30, 2010

Columbia College Chicago

33 E. Congress Building

Exhibition of the infant-toddler and preschools of the Istituzione-Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Italy

The new exhibition is composed of six thematic areas including 23 projects:

Introduction
Dialogues with places
Dialogues with materials
Ray of Light
The enchantment of writing
Ideas and projects

Recent News

The Office of Early Childhood Education would like to congratulate 2010 Kohl McCormick Early Childhood Teaching Award winner, Heather Madden from the Bridge Preschool for All Program and finalist Hugo Luna from the Barry Preschool for All Program.

Are you curious about what documents you need to enroll your child into the various early childhood programs? Access our frequently asked questions page to answer questions you may have. Are you curious about what to look for in an early childhood classroom? Use our quality markers for prekindergarten classrooms as a guide to assist with the decision making process. To locate a school that is in your neighborhood, click here.

For parent related information, click here.

Kindergarten Readiness Tool, Online Resources