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Connecting Families to Local Services
for Young Children

Made possible by funding from Birth to Five Illinois

Finding the right support for your child can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. The Early Childhood Resource Hub is a community-driven directory designed to connect families with trusted services for children ages 0-5. 


Whether you’re looking for pediatric care, early education, therapy services, or parenting support, this hub provides a centralized place to find the resources you need.


Simply select a category below to browse available services, then filter by city to find options near you.

Please note: If you find any errors, please contact us so we can update the listing. Thank you!

The Heart Speaks

Therapy Services

1130 S Canal St

Chicago

IL

60607

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This is a counserlor who offers Therapy, Mental Health Services, Counseling, and Coaching

Color Along Pediatric Therapy

Therapy Services

9651 W 153rd St STE 58

Orland Park

IL

60462

630-320-6904

This organization offers Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Myofunctional Therapy, and Physical Therapy

Dynamic Minds, LLC

Therapy Services

6218 S. Neenah

Chicago

IL

60638

773-756-6150

Dynamic Minds offers year-round recreation programming to any individual with a diagnosed disability, and their siblings. We offer group programs, 1:1 sessions, and sensory-friendly events. We believe in ability before limitation and strive to help our participants achieve their goals!

Building Bright Futures

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

20855 S LaGrange Rd Suite 100

Frankfort

IL

60423

708-227-4546

This program offers Parenting Workshops, Support Groups, and Parenting Coaching for families with children primarily 0-5 years old

Lan-Oak Park District Eisenhower Community & Fitness Center

Parks and Recreation

2550 178th Street

Lansing

IL

60438

708-474-8552

The Lan-Oak Park District has different facilities, parks, and fittness centers for families. They also offer classes and have events geared towards families.

ABC Health Autism Therapy

Therapy Services

11220 S. Harlem Ave.

Worth

IL

60482

708-369-3741

This organization offers ABA therapy, language and communication development, behavior reduction, and replacement skills. Training and supports are also provided for parents and caregivers, as well as social skills and peer interaction training for children. They will also consult and collaborate with schools. This organization offers these services in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

Arab American Family Services

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

7000 W 111th Street Suite 300

Worth

IL

60482

708-599-2237

Arab American Family Services provides services including domestic violence/sexual assault intervention and prevention and case managent, and has a community health and research center.

Worth Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

6917 W. 111th Street

Worth

IL

60482

708-448-2855

Willow Springs Community Center

Parks and Recreation

8156 Archer Ave

Willow Springs

IL

60480

708-467-3700

Gigi's Playhouse

Therapy Services

15954 South Harlem Avenue

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-620-8480

Gigi's Playhouse offers free therapeutic educational, and research-driven programs to individuals with Down syndrome.

SSSRA - South Suburban Special Recreation Association

Special Education & Disability Services

19910 80th Avenue

Tinley Park

IL

60487

815.806.0384

Southwest Synergy Dance

Parks and Recreation

7909 W. 171st Street

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708 444 0427

Dance Classes

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

P.O. Box 39

Tinley Park

IL

60477

(708) 429-7233

The crisis center provides emergency shelter and essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

Tinely Park Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

7851 Timber Dr.

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-532-0160

Filling the Gap NFP

Housing (Family)

PO Box 996

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-296-8343

Filling the Gap NFP is a restorative organization dedicated to providing dignified and transformational housing to people in need.

Together We Cope

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

17010 Oak Park Ave

Tinley Park

IL

60477

708-633-5040

Together We Cope assists, empowers, encourages and advocates for neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, clothing, and referral information in times of crisis.

CCSD 146 Bridges Birth to Three Program

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

6611 W 171st Street

Tinley Park

IL

60448

708-614-4500

This school district offers Home visiting, early childhood, prenatal, parent engagement, parent education, and child development

Tutor Time Learning Center & Daycare

Childcare & Daycare Centers

8007 183rd St.

Tinley Park

IL

60487

708-342-1944

This organization is a daycare, preschool, and tutoring center for children Birth to 12 Years Old.

Thornton Recreation Center

Parks and Recreation

701 Highland Ave

Thornton

IL

60476

708-564-5078

Thornton Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

115 E Margaret St, #1

Thornton

IL

60476

708-877-2579

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Parenting Support & Family Counseling

7438 W 61st Pl

Summit

IL

60501

708-563-2407

This Catholic Charities site provides ciris assistance, homelessness prevention, and access to food and basic needs.

CEDA WIC Summit

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

Rear Building, 5818 S Archer Rd

Summit

IL

60501

708-458-0012

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

Steger Village Community Center

Parks and Recreation

3501 Hopkins St

Steger

IL

60475

708-709-0288

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

54 E 31st St, Steger IL

Steger

IL

60475

708-755-5040

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Parks and Recreation

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland

IL

60473

708-868-0606

South Holland Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16250 Wausau Ave

South Holland

IL

60473

708-527-3150

Worry Not Daycare

Childcare & Daycare Centers

832 E 160th Place

South Holland

IL

60473

708-415-0172

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This is a daycare center for children 12 and under, and has hours Monday through Friday.

ECHO Family Enrichment Program

Childcare & Daycare Centers

300 West 154th Street

South Holland

IL

60473

708-841-5950

The Family Enrichment Program supports parents and families with children from birth to age five across the ECHO 17 member school districts. Our evidence-based, center-based programs are tailored to promote optimal early development and lay a robust foundation for learning and future academic success.

Aunt Martha's South Holland Community Health Center

Child Safety & Advocacy Organizations

52 W 162nd St

South Holland

IL

60473

877-692-8686

This organization offers child and family services, as well as healthcare and child wellness programs.

McConathy Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

21737 Jeffrey Ave

Sauk Village

IL

60411

708-757-4771

William Leonard Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

13820 Central Park Ave

Robbins

IL

60472

708-597-2760

Riverdale Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

208 W 144th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-3311

Under Carrey's Care

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

14419 S Atlanct Ave

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-2273

This organization offers infant and toddler care, full and half day preschool, kindergarten, and before and after school care.

Cuddle Care

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

150 W 137th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-849-8875

The Cuddle Care program offers Head Start preschool through a partership between Easterseals and Head Start.

Dolton West School District 148

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

114 W 144th St

Riverdale

IL

60827

708-841-2290

This is the public school district for the Dolton/Riverdale area.

Richton Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

22310 Latonia Lane

Richton Park

IL

60471

708-481-5333

Phoenix Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

15500 8th Ave

Phoenix

IL

60426

708-596-5515

Healing Steps Counseling

Therapy Services

230 Main Street

Park Forest

IL

60466

708-654-3217

This is a mental health non profit based out of Park Forest, IL. They offer individual, couples, and group therapy as well as a day program for adults with disabilities. This organization also offers child counseling services and accepts medicare, medicaid and most major insurance plans. They also offer a sliding scale fee for those who don't have insurance. They offer workshops, including a yearly parenting workshop at no cost.

Gifts From Liam

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

PO Box 1081

Park Forest

IL

60466

312-880-7411

This organization provides essential education, services, and resources to at-risk pregnant and parenting individuals, and to families with babies who have died, creating a ripple effect that saves babies, supports grieving families, and strengthens BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) communities.

PRNN Resource Center

Other- Community Resources

200 Main Street

Park Forest

IL

60466

708-283-5020

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The Park Forest Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) is part of United Way and Cook County's Transforming Places Initiative, a community and resident-driven approach to neighborhood transformation.
They work to Develop fresh and enhanced opportunities for our residents to elevate their quality of life, and facilitate connections between residents and resources and organize community events to foster resident unity and development.

Park Forest Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

400 Lakewood Blvd

Park Forest

IL

60466

708-748-3731

The Children's Farm

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

12700 Southwest Highway

Palos Park

IL

60464

708-361-3650

Childrens farm that offers field trips, activities, and farm school

Green Hills Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

10331 S. Interlochen Drive

Palos Hills

IL

60465

708-598-8446

Preschool For All NPD 117

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

7825 W. 103rd Street

Palos Hills

IL

60465

708-233-5789

Preschool For All-- we provide related services for students who need (SW, SP, OT)

Play On Speech Therapy

Therapy Services

7250 West College Drive

Palos Heights

IL

60463

Helping children find their voices in Palos Heights, IL and the Chicagoland Area.

Roots of Resilience

Therapy Services

11745 Southwest Highway

Palos Heights

IL

60463

708-480-9945

This organization offers counseling for children and teens, as well as parent support.

Palos Heights Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

12501 S. 71st Ave

Palos Heights

IL

60463

708-448-1473

Motivated OT Mama

Therapy Services

8049 Braeburn Lane

Orland Park

IL

60462

708-207-8415

Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development

IEP Clarity

Special Education & Disability Services

15125 S. 75th Court

Orland Park

IL

60462

708-258-5128

Motivated OT Mama

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

8049 Braeburn Lane

Orland Park

IL

60462

708-207-8415

Motivated OT Mama provides holistic occupational therapy services to moms, infants, and children. They also run community support and play groups to support new parent's mental health and infant/childhood development

Orland Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

14921 S. Ravinia Ave

Orland Park

IL

60462

708-428-5100

Franciscan Health Olypmia Fields

Pediatricians

20201 South Crawford Ave

Olympia Fields

IL

60461

708-747-4000

Advocate Christ Behavioral Health Care

Therapy Services

4440 W 95th St

Oak Lawn

IL

60456

708-684-5855

Advocate Christ Behavioral Health Care provides mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Trestle Therapy Group

Therapy Services

4560 West 103rd Street Suite 2

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-581-5798

Trestle Therapy Group offers services in speech pathoogy, as well as occupational and physical therapies.

Childhood Trauma Treatment Program

Therapy Services

4700 West 95th Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

800-216-1110

Offers trauma treatment and counseling services

Westside Children's Therapy- Oak Lawn

Therapy Services

10201 South Cicero Avenue Suite F

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-232-8993

Westside Children's Therapy offers Pediatric & ABA Therapy Clinics

Megan O’Hara, MS CCC-SLP/L

Therapy Services

5128 Wolfe Dr

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

773-317-3084

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Megan is a speech pathologist who offers speech therapy services.

The COURAGE Program

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

9711 South Kolin Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-636-8001

Provide resources for moms and babies.

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Pediatricians

4440 W 95th St

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-684-8000

Provides hospital and medical services.

Oak Lawn Park District

Parks and Recreation

9400 South Kenton Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-857-2225

Oak Lawn Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

9427 Raymond Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-422-4990

CEDA WIC Oak Lawn

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

5535 West 87th St

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

855-942-2332

This is a Women Infant and Children (WIC) site for supplemental assistance.

Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

9411 S 51st Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

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Family & Community Resource Center

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

4201 West 93rd St

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-952-4299

The D123 Family and Community Resource Center (FCRN) meets families where they are, and works to help provide various services that are needed.

District 122 Ridgeland Preschool and Birth to Three Programs

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9101 South Meade Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-599-7070

Harnew School has a Preschool and a Birth to Three Year Old Program.

District 123 Early Learning Center

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

4201 West 93rd Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-423-8363

The Early Learning Center offers needs based preschool and screenings, and therapies to children who qualify.

Smart Steps Daycare LLC

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9809 Moody Ave.

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-955-7022

This organization offers Early Childhood Education

Oak Lawn Park District Preschool

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9400 S. Kenton Ave

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-857-2225

This is a park district preschool program through Oak Lawn, and works with children 3-5 years old.

Little Lights Academy

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

6343 W 90th Pl

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-599-3315

This is a non-profit early childhood center which is a ministry of Ridgeland Church.

Oak Lawn Park District Preschool

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

9400 South Kenton Avenue

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-857-2225

This is a preschool program through the Oak Lawn Park District.

Papoose Children's Center

Childcare & Daycare Centers

5354 West 95th Street

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-422-1112

Offers preschool and daycare

Penny Lane School

Childcare & Daycare Centers

4527 Southwest Highway

Oak Lawn

IL

60453

708-424-1335

Offers preschool, daycare, and after school care

Acorn Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

15624 Central Ave

Oak Forest

IL

60452

708-687-3700

ZPD CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

5101 159th Street

Oak Forest

IL

60452

708-584-4480

INCLUSIVE EARLYCHILD CENTER THAT CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDE SUPPORTS, IFSP AND IEP ,4 NUTRIONAL MEALS AND SNACKS, OUTDOOR GTOSS MOTOR, FIELD TRIPS ,

Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics

Pediatricians

1001 Commerce Drive Suite 500

Oak Brook

IL

60523

331-732-4630

Nortwestern Medicine Pediatrics offers routine health exams, immunizations, newborn care including care for premature infants, school, camp, and sports physicals, prevention and managment of chronic illnesses, detection, guidance, and referrals for behavioral and developmental disorders, and coordinated care for children with disabilities.

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy

Therapy Services

6042 West Oakton Street

Morton Grove

IL

60053

773-283-1129

This organization has trained volunteers and service dogs who work with individuals with various needs.

Arc of Illinois

Therapy Services

9980 190th Street Suite C

Mokena

IL

60448

815-464-1842

The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state. The Arc offers resources and information, supports families in their individual advocacy efforts and trains and educates people with disabilities, families and professionals among other things. Below is a list of services we also offer.

Midlothian Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

17401 Kenton Ave

Midlothian

IL

60445

708-535-2027

Spaulding Early Childhood Center - District 143

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

14811 Turner Avenue

Midlothian

IL

60445

708-385-4546

At Spaulding School we offer preschool educational services for children ages 3-5. We also provide services to children ages 0-3 and their families through our Best Start program. Here at Spaulding, we believe in fostering an early love for learning through play and developmentally appropriate hands on activities. We support all areas of children’s development including academic, cognitive, communication, motor and social skills.

We believe that building strong parent/family relationships help to increase a child’s success in school. At Spaulding we host many parent/family activities in addition to providing parent universities on relevant parenting topics.

Best Start

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

14811 Turner Avenue

Midlothian

IL

60445

708-385-4546

This program offers home visiting services for prenatal and families with children ages 0-3, parent workshops, and infant/toddler playgroups for families living within the boundaries of the Midlothian school district.

a.c.e therapies

Therapy Services

11560 S Kedzie Ave

Merrionette Park

IL

60803

708-792-0162

a.c.e. therapy offers behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and more at our Merrionette Park location. Their center-based approach offers a team of trained experts who will individualize a plan of care, based on the strengths and needs of children and young adults with autism and other diagnoses

Nurse Family Partnership Program at Metropolitan Family Services

Pregnancy & New Parent Resources

11560 S Kedzie Ave, Suite 200

Merrionette Park

IL

60803

312-965-4363

This organization offers prenatal care and services for birth to two year olds and their families. They also have services surrounding pregnancy, parenting, home and nurse home visiting, post-poartum care, and early childhood education.

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

11960 S Pulaski Rd

Merrionette Park

IL

60803

708-371-5666

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Matteson Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

801 School Ave

Matteson

IL

60443

708-748-4431

Children's 2nd Language Academy

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

3535 Lincoln Hwy

Matteson

IL

60443

708-748-2223

Children's 2nd Language Academy offers an advanced preschool program for children ages two to six years old. It takes a whole-child approach to elementary education. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff work together to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of each and every child we serve.

Markham Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16640 So. Kedzie Ave

Markham

IL

60428

708-331-0130

Markham Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

16640 Kedzie Ave

Markham

IL

60428

708-331-0130

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

19901 Stony Island Ave

Lynwood

IL

60411

708-758-0090

Humble Hearts

Childcare & Daycare Centers

19905 Arroyo Ave

Lynwood

IL

60411

708-973-1600

Humble Hearts is a learning academy offering childcare for birth to five year olds, and after school services for school aged children.

Finding Balance

Therapy Services

15419 W 127th St #5

Lemont

IL

60439

630-777-7113

This organization offers various therapies, including divorce coaching anger managment, seperation & divorce, eating disorders, child & adolescent issues, substance abuse, and co-occuring disorders.

Faith S Myers, Advocate Aurora Health Pediatrician

Pediatricians

15884 W 127th St Ste. H

Lemont

IL

60439

630-243-7683

Lemont Park District

Parks and Recreation

10628 127th Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-6787

Lemont Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

50 E Wend St

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-6541

Human Services Department

Food Assistance & Nutrition Programs

16300 Alba Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-2522

The Lemont Township Human Services Department offers various programs that help children and families. They have a youth services program, and they offer summer meals, financial assistance, and access to a food pantry.

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Center

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

15907 127th Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-914-9990

Kiddie Academy offers preschool and daycare for children 6 Weeks to 12 Years.

The Learning Experience

Early Childhood Education & Preschools

15434 W 127th St

Lemont

IL

60439

630-243-9945

The Learning Experience Acadamy of Early Child Education, offers preschool and daycare for children 6 Weeks to 12 Years.

KinderCare

Childcare & Daycare Centers

12404 Archer Avenue

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-1142

Kindercare offers childcare and preschool programs for children 6 Weeks to 5 Years, as well as childcare and programs for children 5-12 years.

Happy Hands

Childcare & Daycare Centers

25 W. Custer Street

Lemont

IL

60439

630-257-3112

Happy Hands offers childcare and enrichent programs for children 2-5 Years Old

Lansing Public Library

Libraries with Youth Services Departments

2750 Indiana Ave

Lansing

IL

60438

708-474-2447

All About Us Childcare

Childcare & Daycare Centers

17252 Lorenz Avenue

Lansing

IL

60438

708-299-2127

This organization offers Daycare, Pre school, Before and After school care, and Transportation from local schools.

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