District 126 Early Childhood Program

08/29/2026

Here is to another year with an amazing team, the best students and families!

06/26/2026

Screenings for the upcoming school year are being scheduled for August. Please visit this link https://forms.gle/ATr4efz6N1pbwkMu5 to request a packet or call 708-631-0490. Our program screens students all year, once your child turns 3 years of age.

01/26/2026

10/25/2025

This is a great article for parents with activities to try at home! Let us know what you’ve tried out. Our EC staff is here for questions or concerns about your child’s development!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1117811130511182&set=a.406538981638404&type=3

Crossing the midline plays a part in everything we do! Reading, writing, catching a ball, getting dressed, sitting cross-cross-applesauce, play, self-care...everything! Here are fun ways to address and develop this skill:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/crossing-midline-march-gross-motor/

10/08/2025

Preschool is Magic Day! We made learning extra special today!

10/08/2025

Preschool is Magic Day at ECC was filled with laughs, parades, learning and lots of activities!

04/19/2025

Wild About ECC ended with a Jungle Jams Day! We had music and dance sessions with the fantastic Miss Erin at The Music Playhouse of Chicago! Watching EC
sing, dance and-play instruments is always so much fun!

See more about their programs-

The Music Playhouse of Chicago provides high energy, high quality, super fun, research based, and educational interactive baby music education classes, toddler music classes, and music classes for kids ages 0-5. We also offer music education for daycares