Responding to the community needs, our first site,
Grant Works, opened in 1978, serving twenty-eight children.
Since then, other sites have been opened for programs
serving children six weeks to ten years of age and their
families. We work closely with and provide support for
School Districts #98, #99, #100 and #201. In addition,
Family Literacy workshops and lending libraries are
provided. Parent and child drop in centers have been
opened to provide activities, workshops and seminars.
Currently we are serving over 870 families.
The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn provides educational
day care and child development programs. These efforts
are funded through the support of individuals and community
organizations. Please click to learn more about our
funders.
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The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn is a private
not-for-profit corporation chartered in the State of
Illinois to provide child care services. All day care
programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services and are NAFCC Accredited.
Mission Statement
"Partnering
with parents and community, we provide a strong educational
foundation and preparation for future success."
Our
Philosophy
We provide a warm, loving, nurturing and stimulating
atmosphere for children.
We respect the child as an individual, unique and special.
We
help children enjoy life and
learn to accept themselves as well as others.
Our
Primary Goals are:
| To meet those needs that
are essential for a child’s best social, emotional
and intellectual development. |
| To promote the
child’s growth and well being through the development
of skills, social competence and positive self-image. |
| To provide a
program that strengthens and enhances what the child
receives from his fundamental influences: the family
and peers. |
Lurlean Chodora
Executive Director
708-652-3377
