Olive-Harvey Child Development Center

The Center provides a planned program of developmentally appropriate activities that are designed to enhance young childrens natural curiosity. We assist families in the development of the preschool childs self-help and social skills. Our curriculum provides activities that are fun, and develop skills for school readiness. The Lab center serves as an observation site to students and parents at Olive- Harvey College. Observations of our classrooms are available to students from other institutions upon formal request.

The Child Development Laboratory Center has provided quality child care services since 1982. The center is open year round to children three to five years of age. Child care services are available to children with special needs. Fees are based upon family income.

The Child Development Laboratory Center at Olive-Harvey College is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and is accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Head Start Program
Head start is a comprehensive Child development program for low-income families and children ages 3-4. The head start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. We engage parents in their childrens learning and help them in making progress toward their educations, literacy and employment goals.

Child Ages:

3 years - 6 years

Rates:

$

Licenses & Accreditations:

Department of Children and Family Services - NAEYC Accredited

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30