Child parent center

Child Parent Centers provide services to preschool children and their parents who live in targeted, low income areas. Child Parent Centers are located in or near low income elementary schools and are funded through No Child Left Behind Federal Chapter I funds. Child Parent Centers programs are Title I funded early childhood programs. Parents are encouraged to enroll children at age three. The programs use best practices to provide comprehensive educational services for children. In addition to early intervention, Child Parent Centers programs require parent involvement.

Overview

Child Parent Centers programs enroll the majority of their children at age three and provide two continuous years of service prior to kindergarten.

Curriculum

Students will begin to develop basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Requires parent involvement. Parents or guardians are expected to participate in parent room or classroom activities twice a month. Activities include topics relating to child growth and development, literacy, readiness skills, parenting skills, health, safety, and nutrition.

Attendance boundaries

None. Students across the city may apply.

Age range

3-5

Program duration

Half-day or Full-day

Enrollment requirements

Children must be at least three years of age, but not yet five on or before September 1st of the current school year.
Families must reside within the City of Chicago.