Builds a Bright Future for Cicero's Children!

Funded by a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education since July 2005, the Through A Child's Pre-Kindergarten Program provides services to 400 children who reside in Cicero; 200 in a 2 ˝ hour A.M. session and 200 in a 2 ˝ hour P.M.session.

Known for Quality Care, the Pre-K Program:

 
• Responds to the needs of children who are at-risk of academic failure without appropriate services,
• Provides a safe haven of instruction for children and a source of family education for parents,
• Follows the Creative Curriculum provided by a highly trained bilingual staff committed to addressing the needs of the whole family and helping them achieve their highest potential,
• Implements multiple approaches that are developmentally,culturally and linguistically responsive to the needs of the children in Cicero,
• Has a teaching staff comprised of Illinois Certified Type 04teachers,
• Is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services,
• Is Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals,
• AND . . .  is provided at no cost to eligible children.

The Through A Child's Eyes Pre-Kindergarten Program is foremost in providing an educationally sound environment that is safe and nurturing for the children of Cicero!