Collaboration for Early Childhood

Collaboration for Early Childhood Envisioning communities where every child has the care, relationships, & resources needed to thrive.

Mission:
The Collaboration for Early Childhood is a community-driven organization that cultivates the development of the whole child, birth to age five, by engaging families, local organizations, early childhood educators, caregivers, and health providers to create equitable, nurturing, and interconnected systems of support. Vision:
The Collaboration for Early Childhood envisions communities where

every young child has the care, relationships, and resources needed to thrive and to begin school safe, healthy, and empowered to succeed. Core Values:

Collaboration
Whole Child
Equity
Community-Driven
Organizational Professionalism

New Podcast Alert!! 🚨🏳️‍🌈 Did you know that the Oak Park Public Library has a Rainbow Librarian and that his name is Hal...
06/12/2026

New Podcast Alert!! 🚨🏳️‍🌈 Did you know that the Oak Park Public Library has a Rainbow Librarian and that his name is Hal? Tune in to find out more on our recent podcast! https://collab4kids.org/podcast/

This event is free and will celebrate The Basics Principle: Talk, Sing, Point! Every family will receive a Welcome Wagon...
06/11/2026

This event is free and will celebrate The Basics Principle: Talk, Sing, Point! Every family will receive a Welcome Wagon bag and an instrument kit to take home. Ms. Alyssa from Dynamic Lynks will lead us through some fun welcoming songs, how to use our instrument kit, and play with a parachute! 🪂 https://collab4kids.org/events/neighbor-play-date-summer-2026/

06/10/2026

Joe reflects on the impactful ways in which teachers engage with children outdoors and on the playground. 🛝🤸

Caring for young children, including nurturing their learning and social emotional development, takes heart and skill. M...
06/09/2026

Caring for young children, including nurturing their learning and social emotional development, takes heart and skill. Make your donation today to keep our workforce strong and supported. https://collab4kids.org/donate/

Yes, it's true! We are hosting a play date with Dynamic Lynks at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Trailside...
06/09/2026

Yes, it's true! We are hosting a play date with Dynamic Lynks at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Trailside Museum of Natural History. More info available here: https://collab4kids.org/events/neighbor-play-date-summer-2026/

Our friends at Collaboration for Early Childhood are planning a neighbor play date at Trailside Museum! Meet new people in the community!

Another first Sunday in June and another great Day in Our Village! All our friends were there including State Representa...
06/08/2026

Another first Sunday in June and another great Day in Our Village! All our friends were there including State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, Oak Park Police Department Chief Shatonya Johnson, and Pawfficer Howie!

06/07/2026

From the books we choose, to the materials we place in dramatic play, our perspectives and assumptions are always present. Joe shares a quick exercise we can do to push back against our own biases for more inclusive early learning environments!

We are so proud and honored to be a part of this amazing group of organizations doing vital work in Oak Park. Thank you ...
06/04/2026

We are so proud and honored to be a part of this amazing group of organizations doing vital work in Oak Park. Thank you so much for helping us get that work done, Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township!

CMHB is proud to announce 21 organizations awarded funding to provide mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disability, and primary prevention/intervention services for Oak Park residents this year!

Read more about programs funded by CMHB in our FY27 Funding Summary (link below).

Address

171 Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60302

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17086136122

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