Child Care
HCC Hand-N-Hand Child Care Center
HCC Hand-n-Hand Child Care Center is an accredited, Gold Circle of Quality awarded facility providing early education and care for infants through preschool. HNH utilizes the HighScope curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and other tools to aid in your child’s growth and development. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided. HNH also participates in the Child Care Subsidy Assistance program to provide affordable childcare for more in the community.
The building opened in September 2014 at 9350 Forest Hills Road. This center allows for outstanding care for more children in the area. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:15 am until 5:45 pm.
Heart of the Parks Early Learning Center
Heart of the Parks Early Learning Center is now enrolling! Enrollment is open for children ages 6 weeks through preschool. HOP utilizes the HighScope curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and other tools to aid in your child’s growth and development. HOP also participates in the Child Care Subsidy Program.
HCC announced in April 2023 that they were the recipients of an $8.9 million Early Childhood Construction Grant from the State of Illinois. This highly competitive grant was awarded to 8 non-profit centers across the state. The building is located at 900 Roosevelt Rd, Machesney Park, IL. Heart of the Parks ELC has 5 classrooms and employs 20 staff members.
For more information on our child care offerings, please call (815) 633-7440 or email childcare@harlemcommunity.org.
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