Welcome to Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP
Workforce Supportive Early Learning Designed for School Readiness, Family Stability, and Whole Child Development
🌟Our Mission
The mission of Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP is to strengthen children, families, and communities on Chicago’s South Side by providing high quality early learning, developmental services, and family resources that promote school readiness, cognitive growth, and long term academic success.
We deliver workforce supportive programming, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive early education services designed to meet the real needs of working families in historically underserved neighborhoods.
Our Infant/Toddler Program (6 weeks - 2 years)
At Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP, our infant/toddler program is thoughtfully designed to support early development during the most critical stage of growth. We provide a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment where our infant/toddler can grow physically, emotionally, and cognitively at their own pace.
Caregivers build strong, responsive relationships with each child through individualized routines, attentive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate sensory experiences that encourage exploration and secure attachment. We intentionally support early milestones including tummy time, sitting, crawling, standing, and first steps in a calm and predictable setting that respects each infant/toddler unique needs.
Families are active partners in their child’s development. Through ongoing communication, daily updates, and shared developmental goals, parents can feel confident knowing their infants are safe, supported, and thriving in a caring, structured environment.
Preschool Program (Ages 3–5)
At Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP, our Pre K program is intentionally designed to support the whole child through developmentally appropriate, research informed learning experiences that address academic, social emotional, and cognitive growth.
Children build confidence, curiosity, and creativity through hands on exploration, early literacy development, and foundational STEM learning. Our curriculum promotes problem solving, collaboration, and positive peer interactions while preparing children for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.
Each day integrates purposeful play, science exploration, creative arts, and language rich instruction to strengthen independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in a structured, supportive environment.
School-Age Program (Ages 6–12)
Our School Age Program provides more than supervision by offering a structured, engaging environment that supports academic growth, confidence building, and leadership development.
Designed to support working families, the program combines homework assistance with enrichment experiences in a safe and welcoming setting. Children participate in STEM focused projects, creative arts, music exploration, and community based activities that strengthen collaboration, responsibility, and problem solving skills.
At Evening Star Early Learning Academy NFP, school age learners are encouraged to discover their strengths, share their ideas, and develop the skills needed to succeed academically and contribute positively within their schools and communities.
STEM focused learning
At Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP, we believe children learn best through exploration, discovery, and hands on experiences. Our approach encourages curiosity and creativity while building a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Through engaging, age appropriate STEM activities, children learn to ask questions, experiment, and solve problems. Learning experiences are designed to strengthen critical thinking, collaboration, and real world application through science exploration, engineering challenges, creative design, and mathematical thinking.
By integrating innovation with developmentally appropriate instruction, we support the growth of confident learners who are prepared to succeed academically and contribute positively to their schools and communities.
Inclusive Care for All
At Evening Star Early Learning Center NFP, we believe every child has unique strengths and unlimited potential. Each child deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in an environment where learning and growth are intentionally nurtured.
We welcome and support children with diverse developmental, behavioral, and learning needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory differences, and language delays. Our inclusive approach emphasizes individualized supports and responsive practices to ensure every child can fully participate and succeed within a structured, caring setting.
Our educators participate in ongoing professional development through Illinois Workforce Grant programs and early childhood inclusion initiatives. This training equips staff with the skills and strategies needed to adapt learning experiences, implement developmentally appropriate supports, and meet children where they are.
By integrating STEM focused learning, social emotional development, and inclusive instructional practices, we create an environment where all children can thrive, build confidence, and grow together through shared learning experiences.