Success Starts Early
Registration Is Year-round!
Located in North Lawndale, Chicago, the North Lawndale Y takes great pride in serving our neighbors and families who work in the area. Our enrollment process is available year-round, provided there are openings in classrooms! To register, schedule a tour, or learn more about our programs, please fill out the Inquiry Form, linked below.
Trusting Relationships, Hands-On Care, and Fun
Our programs are designed to provide hands-on nurturing relationships with well-trained professionals dedicated to the transformative Power of Play. Our team is familiar with the neighborhood, our programming shares your values and heritage, and our focus is always on your child’s growth and development. Upon enrollment, each youth is assigned a primary caregiver or a teacher, who remains with the youth until they transition to the next developmental stage and primary class grouping. Through these connections, youth learn, move, and have fun!
What to Expect of Y Care
- Highly Qualified & Well-Trained Teachers
- Clean, Attractive & Developmentally Appropriate, Conducive Learning Environments
- Healthy & Nutritious Organic Meals and Snacks
- Educational Activities & Monthly Visits from the Local Library
- Developmental Screenings & Assessments
- Supportive Services for Children with Disabilities
- Resources & Referrals for Social Services
- Opportunities for Parent Involvement
We’re Supported, You Should Be Too
The Power of Play is not reserved for those with time and resources to spare. It’s something we believe all children and all families should experience. That’s why the Y offers financial assistance for our Early Learning programs, with funding sources that include:
- Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative Grants
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Y scholarships, as they are available
- Private Pay
- Action for Children
Meet Your Early Learning Leaders
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Tina Fields Goggins
Tina Fields Goggins
Senior Early Childhood Director