University Children's Center

University Children's Center

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University Children's Center in Chicago offers child care and early childhood education programs. Contact us to tour our learning center today! University Children's Center • Let’s talk about enrolling your child • Step 1 • Welcome to University Children's Center • University Children's Center Programs • Small Group Enrichment Classes • Family Stories • Frequently Asked Questions Now enrolling for spring and summer 2026. Choose full- or part-time care in a safe, nurturing space where skilled teachers balance care, learning, and growth every day! Welcome to University Children's Center in Chicago, IL! We are located in the Streeterville neighborhood and here, everyone belongs in our circle. We offer a range of fantastic enrichment programs, from phonics adventures to music explorers to our cooking academy - not to mention our Spanish and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning programs! Our curriculum focuses on early academics, physical activity, and social emotional learning to nurture healthy bodies, happy hearts, and growing minds. If a program you are interested in shows "upcoming availability", contact the center today to learn more. Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world. Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn. This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in discovery [Google Places type: preschool]