Early Learning Education

Early education is vital to a child’s future success.

Early education is vital to a child’s future success.

Creating Pathways to Brighter Futures

Early Learning Center

Since 1998, the Arthur E. Jones Early Childhood Care and Learning Center has provided high-quality care and education to low-income children, ages six weeks to five years, whose families face health challenges and disabilities. Originally focused on children affected by HIV/AIDS, we now serve families in need, ensuring every child can thrive.

We’re proud to be one of Chicago’s few early education centers with on-site health services, including a full-time nurse. Our dedicated team tailors learning to each child’s needs, and 100% of our graduates are fully prepared for kindergarten success.

Accredited Early Learning Program

PRIMARY SERVICES

  • Developmental Screenings

  • On-Site Health Services

  • Special Therapies

  • Specialized Curriculum

Home-Based Early Education

Our home visits empower parents as their child’s first educators, promoting healthy development from birth to age three. This initiative supports families who may not have access to center-based care, ensuring they receive crucial services. We offer developmental and emotional screenings, monthly health checks by a registered nurse, nutrition assessments, and life-skills education to help parents nurture their child’s growth and well-being.

SERVICES

  • Developmental Screenings

  • Emotional Screenings

  • Infant Health Checks

  • Nutrition Assessments

  • Life-Skills For Parents

  • Pregnancy Support

Proven Benefits of Early Education

Children who receive quality early education are:

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More likely to graduate high school
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More likely to secure employment
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More likely to own a home
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Less likely to need special education
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Less likely to become teen parents
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Less likely to be arrested for a violent crime before age 18

“My life could have gone in a different direction – not such a good direction…. Thank you, Children’s Place, for being the base of who I am and for helping jump-start me into the life I live now.”

Andre, Former Children’s Place client (Residential Center and Early Learning Center); graduated from college in 2017

CPA is grateful for the funding from Start Early that supports our life-changing work.