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Learn about WeGo Together for Kids and our mission to support children and families in West Chicago. Discover how we collaborate with partners to create lasting impact. Early Childhood Programs Discover the Right Fit for Your Family! From pregnancy to preschool, West Chicago offers wonderful early childhood programs and prenatal supports to help your family grow strong. Explore your options and find the perfect programs to help your little one — and your whole family — thrive! Behavioral Perspective Inc 245 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185 Behavioral Perspective, Inc. provides in-home, in-clinic, and after-school ABA therapy for children with Autism. They also offer Apple Academy (a preschool alternative for ages 2–7), school consultations, and diagnostic testing. Learn More D33 Birth to Three 108 Sherman St, West Chicago, IL 60185 District 33’s FREE Birth to Three offers programming for Expectant Parents and children up to three years old. Families can enjoy a Toy and Book Lending Library, Home Visiting, Parent Groups for both Mom and Dad, Field Trips, and Connections to Resources and Referrals. Learn More D33 Pioneer Pre-K 615 Kenwood Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 D33 Pioneer Preschool serves children aged 3-5, and offers special education services to children who qualify such as Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies and Social Work. Children enjoy weekly music and library lessons. All students receive Free meals and Transportation. Sign up Learn More D94 Wildcat Pre-K 326 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185 West Chicago Community High School offers a Wildcat Preschool for kids ages 2.5–5. Held Tuesday–Thursday during fall and spring, the program is led by Child Development students and includes learning activities, a Brookfield Zoo trip, and a preschool graduation. Learn More Child and Family Connections 550 Warrenville Rd, Suite 100B Lisle, IL 60532 Child & Family Connections supports families with children under 3 who have developmental concerns. Specialists provide guidance and strategies to help children grow, learn, and communicate through everyday routines. Learn More Educare West DuPage 851 Pearl Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Educare West DuPage is an early childhood school that offers an Expecting Families and Teen Mom’s Program, Birth to 3 and Preschool Programming, Full Day and Full Year Options Hours 7am-5:30pm, Free meals, and More… Learn More EasterSeals DuPage & Fox Valley 1555 Bond St. Suite 115 Naperville, IL 60563 EasterSeals provides therapy and support services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. They offer evaluations, screenings, and work with Early Intervention to identify and address delays early. Learn More Family Focus 2174 Gladstone Ct #G Glendale Heights, IL60139 Family Focus supports West Chicago families through Doula Services and Home Visiting using the Parents as Teachers model. Their programs focus on child development, early detection of delays, and school readiness. Learn More Teen Parent Connection 475 Taft Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Teen Parent Connection offers FREE programming for young moms (22 and younger) and dads (25 years and younger). TPC offers Childbirth Classes, Doula services, Parent Support Groups, Home Visiting, Prevention Programs, Therapy Services and a Parent’s Pantry. Learn More West Chicago Park District 201 W. National St, West Chicago, IL 60185 Off 2 School helps children build preschool readiness and social skills—no potty training required. Keppler Learning Center offers 2- or 3-day preschool programs for ages 3–5 to support a smooth transition to kindergarten. Learn More YWCA Metropolitan Chicago 2055 West Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101 YWCA Metropolitan Chicago offers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to help income-eligible families pay for child care while working or in school. They also offer referrals and support in finding care. Open Mon–Thu 8AM–4PM, Fri 8AM–1:30PM. To speak to a staff member call 630-790-6600. Learn More World Relief 191 S. Gary Ave. Suite 130, Carol Stream, IL 60188 World Relief offers early childhood programming, summer camps, multilingual academic support, mentorship, mental health resources, and other community-based integration opportunities for immigrant and refugee children as they try to adapt to American culture. Interested families should complete an intake (10 different languages) and request Early Childhood Services/Case Management. Intake form