We are here for you
Are you a parent/grandparent of a child 5 and under? We are here for you. Please feel free to call or email us any time using the contact information above! We may not be in the office but we are here for YOU!
For more resources, follow us on: Twitter @GlenbardECC
Facebook: http://bit.ly/geccfacebook
Mission
The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative* is a group of community-based partners who work with families and young children to develop and support an environment where all are safe, happy, healthy, and eager to learn.
* The Glenbard Community includes Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, and parts of Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream and Wheaton.
Connect with our local schools:
- Marquardt D15
- Queen Bee District 16 Early Childhood Center
- Glen Ellyn 41 Preschool Program
- Lombard D44 John Schroder Early Childhood Center
- CCSD 89 Preschool and Developmental Screenings
- CCSD 93 Early Childhood Center
Connect with Home Visiting Programs:
Resources
Birth to 5 IL Region 19 (DuPage)
Fussy Baby Network – FREE support to parents with young children
Glenbard Parents as Teachers Intake Form
Newsletters
Upcoming Events:
May 1, 2025- PopUp Playtime at Glen Ellyn Public Library Enjoy time playing and learning with your child! Playtime is from 10:00am-11:00am at the Glen Ellyn Public Library
May 6, 2025– EC Glenbard Parent Series Featuring Dr. Ron Ferguson: Everyday Principles to Grow Happy, Healthy, and Smart Young Children @Noon and 7pm via Zoom
You can also join Glenbard ECC and Basics DuPage for a special viewing event on the evening of May 6th at the Bloomingdale Public Library from 6:15pm – 8:15pm. *A light meal is provided. In need of childcare or transportation? Let us know! Register HERE!
May 9, 2025 – Growing Families group for pregnant parents and parents with children ages 1 and under. This group is from 9:30am-11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church and is hosted by the Glenbard Parents as Teachers Doulas.
May 15, 2025– FREE Developmental Screenings with Glenbard ECC. Screenings are for children ages 2 months to 5 years. Screening is hosted at the Glen Ellyn Public Library from 9:30am-12:30pm. Register ahead of time HERE.
May 22, 2025 – Family Playgroup in Spanish: Grupo de padres e hijos. El grupo de hoy se centrará en crear arte juntos. ¡Quizás nos ensuciemos un poco y será divertido! ¡Ven y trae a un amigo! Todos son bienvenidos; tengan en cuenta que el grupo se llevará a cabo íntegramente en español. Hora: 9:30am 11:00am, Glenside Public Library.
How can I help?
Glenbard ECC offers free ASQs for all families because we know early screening is so important. Would you consider donating to help us continue offering screenings for free to all?
Updates
Join other parents and professionals to learn about issues facing today’s parents and youth
The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to look for the special GPS-Early Childhood Click on the button below to see the lineup of speakers. See: https://www.glenbardgps.org/
