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!
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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.
For Parents and Providers
Free Online Developmental Screening
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
Jim Gill’s Sing-A-Thon of Celebrated Songs:
August 10th, 6:00 – 7:00pm – FREE for families with kids birth to 5!
John Schroder ECC
1519 Grace St. Lombard IL
Glenbard ECC Family Splash Day
August 22nd, 2:00 – 3:30pm – FREE for families with kids birth to 5!
Maryknoll Park
845 Pershing Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL
Glenbard Parent Series Early Childhood Events
The Art, Power and ABC’s of Talking With Young Children to Build Skills and Connection
August 22, 12:00pm and 7:00pm
Rebecca Rolland, EdD
Attend online and enter to receive a FREE copy of The Art of Talking with Children
Free for Parents and Providers*
*ISBE and Gateways Credit available upon request
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
DuPage AOK Early Childhood Collaborative Parent Survey
Seeking parent input! Our DuPage AOK is currently asking parents of young children to complete this very brief survey. If you have kids under 5 years old AND you live in DuPage, this is for YOU! Results will help to directly inform parent needs in your community!
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/
