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Early Childhood Education - Chicago Commons - Paulo Freire Family Center

1653 West 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Eligibility

This program is for children ages six weeks to 5 years old, or ages six weeks to 12 years old if they reside in Pilsen.

Hours

Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm Tue 7:00am - 6:00pm Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm Thu 7:00am - 6:00pm Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm

Languages

Spanish, English

Interpretation services

English; Spanish

Application process

Please fill out the application form at the following link to get started: https://chicagocommons.my.site.com/parentPortal/s/?language=en_US

Service area

Chicago, IL

Description

Chicago Commons provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for children aged six weeks to 5 years old in Pilsen, Humboldt Park, and Back of the Yards. They also partner with 22 other locations in 18 different Chicago neighborhoods.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/03/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Chicago Commons

Chicago Commons is a nonprofit that provides services to individuals and families. Commons has four directly operated early childhood education centers in Back of the Yards, Humboldt Park and Pilsen and an Adult Day Services center in Bronzeville that serves seniors and adults with disabilities. For parents and primary caregivers of active participants, a Family Hub of supportive services and educational opportunities are provided (digital literacy, financial health, job readiness, health and wellness etc.)