The Children's Center Cicero-Berwyn

The Children's Center Cicero-Berwyn is a preschool in Berwyn, IL, serving children from prenatal through school age and their families. It offers educational, play-based childcare, full and half-day Head Start and Preschool for All classrooms, and home-based child development and parenting programs. All center-based programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The center serves more than 950 families across Cicero, Berwyn, and surrounding communities, providing bilingual (Spanish/English) programming.

Founded in 1978, the Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn began with 28 children in one location and has since expanded to eight sites in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, and nearby areas. It operates as a private not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) registered charitable organization chartered in Illinois. The center emphasizes a nurturing, inclusive, developmentally appropriate environment that supports families as their child’s first teacher. Its mission centers on partnering with families and the community to provide a strong educational foundation for children.

The center is located on Cermak Road in Berwyn, IL.

The Children’s Center Cicero-Berwyn is recognized for its long-standing service in the community, its accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and its commitment to bilingual, developmentally appropriate early education. Its programs are designed to support academic readiness, cultural celebration, and family engagement.

As a cornerstone of early childhood education in Berwyn, the center continues to provide essential services to families across the region.