Academy for Children - Head Start Program in Lansing, IL

Academy for Children is a federally funded head start program in Lansing, IL (60438). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 708-418-9999

Street address: 2350 Bernice Rd, Lansing, IL 60438

County: Cook County

How to verify Academy for Children

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: easter_seals_metropolitan_chicago_inc_il. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Lansing

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Lansing, the Cook County head start programs list, or all care types in Lansing.

For context, this directory lists 194 across Cook County; 1 in ZIP 60438.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 60438 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 60438

Nearest head start programs by distance

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Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity24
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-05CH013300-13985

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy for Children rated by the state?
No. Academy for Children appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Academy for Children state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Academy for Children appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH013300-13985. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Academy for Children located?
2350 Bernice Rd, Lansing, IL 60438. The provider sits in Cook County. Contact phone: 708-418-9999.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Lansing?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Lansing and 194 in Cook County, including 1 in ZIP 60438. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH013300). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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