In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Rockford has adjusted programming and rescheduled events. View details here.
GM 6

Head Start/Early Head Start Services

What is Head Start/Early Head Start?

Head Start/Early Head Start and Preschool for All/Prevention Initiative are early learning programs recognized for high quality, family-centered education for children ages 0 to 5 years. Download the 2019 Head Start/Early Head Start flyer.
The goal of these programs is to promote school readiness in young children of all abilities from families that are at-risk due to socio-economic, environmental, or developmental factors. Our center based and home based programs combine high quality early learning experiences for children with comprehensive and integrated services to support the entire family.

NEW! Online Application
We've made it quick and easy for you to apply for Head Start/Early Head Start services.

Application click complete submit image

Easterseals partners with early childhood programs in the city of Chicago and suburban Cook County. These collaborations give children and families the opportunity for a brighter future and a head start to success.

Easterseals is funded by two separate grants for Head Start/Early Head Start Services. We are a grantee of the Office of Head Start for services provided in suburban Cook County and a delegate of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services for services provided in Chicago. Easterseals is also an awardee of the Illinois State Board of Education for Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative in suburban Cook County.

View a map of all our Head Start/Early Head Start partner locations.

portal graphic to click

Head Start Portal

Nolan

The Benefits

Head Start/Early Head Start provides hands-on, comprehensive quality services giving children and their families the opportunity for a brighter future and a head start to success. Learn more about the benefits.
 HS ad

Enrollment

Now enrolling children ages 0 to 5.  For more information on services or eligibility requirements please reach out to us today.
 Little guys 2

Chicago Locations

Easterseals partners with private childcare centers in the city of Chicago.
 boy with ball

South Suburban Locations

Easterseals partners with private childcare centers in south suburban Cook County.
group of gm kiddos

West Suburban Locations

Easterseals partners with private childcare centers in west suburban Cook County.
 Donald

Head Start/Early Head Start Teams

As a result of joint planning, direct support services, ongoing monitoring, and professional development, sites achieve full compliance in all content areas. Sites have access to the following resources.

Hs ad 2

Head Start Newsletter

Take a moment to read our quarterly newsletter.

Winter 2019-2020 Head Start Newsletter

Back to School 2019 Head Start Newsletter

Annual Report

Chicago FY2018 Annual Report
Suburban 2017-2018 Annual Report

Chicago FY2017 Annual Report
Suburban 2016-2017 Annual Report

Easterseals Head Start/Early Head Start Offices

4415 W. Harrison Street, Suite 510  |  Hillside, IL 60162
708.330.4490 Phone
708.434.2525 Phone

headstart@eastersealschicago.org
earlyheadstart@eastersealschicago.org

Easterseals is funded by two separate grants for Head Start/Early Head Start Services. We are a grantee of the Office of Head Start for services provided in suburban Cook County and a delegate of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services for services provided in Chicago.

Powered by Blackbaud
nonprofit software