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West Side - City of Chicago, Neighborhood Guide

Community Overview (Zip Codes 60608, 60612, 60624, 60644, 60651).

This area includes the neighborhoods of the Near West Side (University Village, Little Italy, Jackson Blvd. District, Tri-Taylor), Austin, Austin Village, and Galewood. Housing is available in a variety of styles, from two-flats and rehabbed buildings to luxury townhouses and single-family homes. Rentals are available in some of the neighborhoods, particularly Tri-Taylor, South Austin and University Village. Public schools in the area include Washington Irving,Galileo Magnet School, Key Elementary, Lovett Elementary, Sayre Language School, Whitney Young Magnet High School, and Austin Community Academy. Private and parochial schools locally include the Learning Center Network, Fenwick High School (all-male, in nearby Oak Park), and St. Ignatius College Prep.

Chicago School District 299

1819 W. Pershing Rd.

Chicago, IL 60609

773-535-8000

School System Statistics: 544 schools in district. PreK-12th. grades. 414,396 students enrolled. 23,523 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 21.7:1 (Elementary); 20.2:1 (Secondary). 55.4% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 44.6% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,102.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Early Childhood, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, PTA.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): Third Grade Reading - 177. Third Grade Math - 225. Third Grade Writing - 16.7. Fourth Grade Science - 179. Fourth Grade Social Studies - 180. Sixth Grade Reading - 162. Sixth Grade Math - 221. Sixth Grade Writing - 20.5. Seventh Grade Science - 200. Seventh Grade Social Studies - 186. Eighth Grade Reading - 177. Eighth Grade Math - 226. Eighth Grade Writing - 22.4. Tenth Grade Reading - 160. Tenth Grade Writing - 23.5. Tenth Grade Math - 190. Eleventh Grade Science - 210. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - 190. Composite ACT - 17.1. High School Graduation Rate - 65.2%.

State Report Cards - Web Site Address: http://chicago.digitalcity.com/community/schools/schools.htm

Magnet School Programs: Application periods are November 15-January 16 for the High Schools and November 15-December 16 for the Elementary and Middle Schools. Information about Magnet School programs is available in the school system's publication "Options for Knowledge," which can be obtained at any local school or from the district office (magnet school descriptions below have been taken from this publication).

Area Schools:

Austin Community Academy High. 231 N. Pine Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6300

Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts & science curriculum including use of the Socratic seminar to help develop students' abilities for thought and self-expression), Pre-Engineering.

Marshall Metropolitan High. 3250 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6455

Magnet Program: Achieve--Individualized Tutorial Program in Math, Social Studies, History, and Science, Medicine and Health Services

Orr Community Academy High. 730 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6500

Magnet Programs: Career Pathways and Job Readiness Program--Integrated Academic and Vocational Programs focusing on Career Awareness, Job Preparation, and High Academic Achievement.

Juarez High. 2150 S. Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7030

Magnet Programs: New Directions in Career Education (Programs in Health, Business, and Communications, including TV Production Studio, Computerized Drafting Program, Auto Shop and Graphic Arts Shop).

Flower Vocational High. 3545 W. Fulton Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6755

Magnet Programs: Specialty School focusing on Entrepreneurship. Students outside of attendance area accepted on a space available basis.

Manley High. 2935 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6900

Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts & science curriculum including use of the Socratic seminar to help develop students' abilities for thought and self-expression). VocAcademics (integrated academic/vocational program emphasizing electronic publishing/communication, allied health, built environment, restaurant & hotel management, and information processing); reading and math computer assisted learning labs (WICAT), a fully computerized multi-media learning environment.

Crane High. 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7550

Magnet Programs: Comprehensive Program for grades 7-12; Integrated Academic and Technical Careers Instruction; Schools-Within-A-School Program including Business, Medical Careers, Engineering, Professional Services, and Career Exploration; Computer Lab for Reading and Math; Metro--School Without Walls.

Westinghouse Area Vocational High. 3301 W. Franklin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6400

Ericson Scholastic Academy. 3600 W. 5th. Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6660

Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong focus on language arts and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language, or language arts.

Jensen Scholastic Academy. 3030 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6840

Magnet School: Scholastic Academy (strong focus on language arts and math, with an enriched curriculum in a selected area of art, music, science, foreign language, or language arts).

Douglass Middle. 543 N. Waller Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6176

Magnet Programs: Specialty School (enhanced curriculum offerings at selected neighborhood schools). Emphasis: Math and Science Computer Lab. Students are accepted on a space-available basis.

Clark Middle School. 5101 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6250

Magnet Programs: Marine Technology, Urban Studies (study of structures and institutions in their neighborhoods, in their city, and in other cities around the world), The Algebra Project, Computer Writing Lab.

Goldblatt Elementary. 4257 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6860

Magnet Programs: Paideia Program (high expectation liberal arts and science curriculum, using the Socratic seminar to enhance students' abilities for thought and self-expression); Computer coaching lab in math and reading.

Marconi Community Academy. 230 N. Kolmar Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6210

Magnet Programs: Communication Arts, Computer, and Enrichment.

Dodge Elementary. 2651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6640

Magnet Program: Computer Studies (grades 1-8).

George Clark Elementary. 1045 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6225

Magnet Programs: Computer Technology and Fine Arts.

Benjamin Mays Community Academy. 512 S. LaVergne Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6140

Magnet Programs: Focus on Math, Science, Spanish, Computer Labs. As a Community Academy, priority enrollment is given to students in May's attendance area.

Gladstone Elementary. 1231 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7266

Magnet Programs: Specialty School (neighborhood school offering a Magnet-like Program focus) - Multicultural Learning. Voluntary Transfer school (offers educational programs beyond those of the neighborhood school. Accepts students on a space available basis if the transfer furthers desegregation at the receiving school).

Suder Elementary. 2022 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7685

Magnet Program: African-American Culture & Heritage Program for all students.

Grant Elementary. 145 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7275

Magnet Program: Computer, Music, Science emphasis. As a Community Academy, Grant gives enrollment priority to students with the school's attendance boundaries.

Chalmers Elementary. 2745 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1720

Magnet Program: Specialty School (neighborhood school offering a Magnet-like Program focus) - African-American Based Curriculum.

Everett Elementary. 3419 S. Bell Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4550

Magnet Programs: Bilingual/Bicultural Program, (instruction in English and Spanish, uses students' cultural diversity in program). Computer Center; Junior Great Books.

Laura Ward Elementary. 410 N. Monticello Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6440

Magnet Program: Language Arts Computer Lab. Internet Access.

Morton Career Academy. 441 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6791

Magnet Program: Career Exploration.

Holden Elementary. 1104 W. 31st. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-7200

Magnet Program: Fine Arts.

Hay Community Academy. 1018 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6000

Magnet Program: Communications/Music Program. Community Academy (open to students within the attendance area, no racial guidelines).

Smyth Elementary. 1059 W. 13th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7180

Magnet Program: Instrumental Music

Sumner Community Academy. 4320 W. 5th. Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6730

Magnet Program: Math/Science Program. As a Community Academy, Sumner serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Pilsen Community Academy. 1420 W. 17th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7675

Magnet Programs: Communication Arts (aim to strengthen students' verbal and written communication skills through innovative instructional methods); Technology Program; Bilingual (offers instruction in Spanish and English, designed to build on the students' cultural diversity). As a Community Academy, Pilsen serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Orozco Community Academy. 1645 W. 18th. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7215

Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center for Limited English Proficient students (provides appropriate services for children identified as gifted, including a curriculum that is faster-paced, broader in scope and presenting subject matter in greater depth than the programs in most neighborhood schools). Testing is required for the regional gifted center program (773-534-8238 for info.). Communication Arts program offered for grades 6-8 (designed to help students strengthen oral and written communication skills through innovative instructional methods). Also, as a Community Academy, the school serves students within its attendance area and has no racial guidelines.

Schools listed below are "Open Enrollment" schools (allow enrollment from students within a five mile radius of the school, space-permitting).

Delano Elementary. 3937 W. Wilcox St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6620

Melody Elementary. 412 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6850

Beidler Elementary. 3151 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-535-6811

Bethune Elementary 3030 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6890

Brown Elementary. 54 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7250

Calhoun North Elementary. 2833 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-6940

Dett Elementary. 2306 W. Maypole Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7160

Herbert Elementary. 2131 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7809

King Elementary. 740 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7897

Frazier Elementary. 4027 W. Grenshaw St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6880

Gregory Elementary. 3715 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6820

Medill Primary Elementary. 1301 W. 14th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7750

Medill Inter & Upper School. 1326 W. 14th. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7760

Neighborhood Schools

Madero Middle. 2842 W. 24th. Bl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1841

Brian Piccolo Middle. 1040 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4565

Armour Elementary. 950 W. 33rd. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4530

Whittier Elementary. 1900 W. 23rd. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4590

Pickard Elementary. 2301 W. 21st. Pl., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-7280

Faraday Elementary. 3250 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6670

Morse Elementary. 620 N. Sawyer, Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6680

Hefferan Elementary. 4409 W. Wilcox St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6192

Ryerson Elementary. 646 Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6700

Tilton Elementary. 223 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6746

Webster Elementary. 4055 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6925

Plamondon Elementary. 1525 Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-1790

Walsh Elementary. 2015 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7150

Salazar Bilingual Center. 1641 W. 16th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7310

Wright Elementary. 627 N. Harding Ave., Chicago, IL 60624, 773-534-6870

Byford Elementary. 5600 W. Iowa St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6025

Cameron Elementary. 1234 N. Monticello, Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4290

Lewis Elementary. 1431 N. Leamington, Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-3060

Lowell Elementary. 3320 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4300

Nobel Elementary. 4127 W. Hirsch St., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4365

Piccolo Elementary. 1040 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4425

Young Elementary. 1434 N. Parkside Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6200

McNair Elementary. 849 N. Leamington Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-6100

Pablo Casals Elementary. 3501 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, IL 60651, 773-534-4444

Irving Elementary. 749 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7295

Mitchell Elementary. 2233 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-7655

Ellington Elementary. 224 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6361

Louis Armstrong Elementary. 5345 W. Congress Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6365

Emmet Elementary. 5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6050

Cooper Elementary. 1624 W. 19th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7205

De La Cruz School. 2317 W. 23rd. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-4585

Perez Elementary. 1241 W. 19th. St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7650

Ruiz Elementary. 2410 S. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-4825

Jungman Elementary. 1746 S. Miller St., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-534-7375

Howe Elementary. 720 N. Lorel Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6060

Key Elementary. 517 N. Parkside Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6230

Nash Elementary. 4837 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6125

Spencer Elementary. 214 N. LaVergne Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6150

De Priest Elementary. 140 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6165

George Leland Elementary. 5221 W. Congress Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60644, 773-534-6340

Finkl Elementary. 2332 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608, 773-535-5850

Cather Elementary. 2908 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60612, 773-535-6780

Kellman Corp. School. 751 S. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, 773-534-8620

Private Schools

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Name

Address

Phone

Grade Levels

Tuition

St. Ignatius College Prep. School

1076 W. Roosevelt Rd.

773-421-5900

9th. - 12th.

$5290

St. Barbara High School

2867 S. Throop St.

773-842-0042

9th. - 12th.

 

Providence - St. Mel School*

110 S. Central Park Blvd.

773-722-4600

1st. - 12th.

$2500 (Elem.), $3000 (J.H., H.S.)

Plato Academy

601 S. Central Ave.

773-626-1728

PreK - 8th.

$2400

Mars Hill School*

5916 W. Lake St.

773-287-0019

PreK - 7th.

$2000

Our Lady of Westside Catholic*

3900 W. Lexington St.

773-638-6555

PreK - 8th.

$1200

Bethel Lutheran School*

4215 W. West End

773-533-3636

K - 8th.

$1400

St. Malachy School*

2252 W. Washington

773-733-2252

PreK - 8th.

$1310

Our Lady of Sorrows School*

3141 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-638-5010

K - 8th.

$1450

Children of Peace - Holy Trinity Campus*

1900 W. Taylor St.

773-243-8186

PreK - 8th.

$1800

St. Ann School*

2211 W. 18th. Pl.

773-829-4153

PreK - 8th.

$1150

St. Pius V School*

1919 S. Ashland Ave.

773-226-1589

PreK - 8th.

$1300

St. Paul - Our Lady of Vilna School*

2114 W. 22nd. Pl.

773-847-6078

K - 8th.

$1150

Bridgeport Catholic - West Campus

1040 W. 32nd. Pl.

773-927-1041

6th. - 8th.

$1560

St. Procopius School*

1625 S. Allport St.

773-421-5135

PreK - 8th.

$1100

St. Michael School*

2315 W. 24th. Pl.

773-847-9070

K - 8th.

$1150

St. Stephen School

1846 W. 22nd. Pl.

773-523-2540

K - 8th.

$1150

St. Barbara Elementary School*

2867 S. Throop St.

773-326-6243

PreK - 8th.

 

Our Lady of the Angels School*

3814 W. Iowa St.

773-227-8262

PreK - 8th.

$1500

Bethel Lutheran*

1410 N. Springfield

773-252-1104

PreK - 8th.

$1350

The Academy

5108 W. Division St.

773-921-2800

1st. - 8th.

$1900

Christ Lutheran School

5335 W. Le Moyne St.

773-622-4563

K - 8th.

 

Our Lady Help of Christmas School*

847 N. Leamington Ave.

773-626-5700

PreK - 8th.

$1750

St. Paul Lutheran School*

846 N. Menard Ave.

773-378-6644

PreK - 8th.

$1500

St. Martin de Porres Academy*

116 N. LeClaire Ave. (PreK-3), 5072 W. Jackson Blvd. (4th.-8th.)

773-261-6061

PreK - 8th.

$1700

Child Care & Preschool Programs

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Name

Address

Phone

Ages Enrolled

Hours

Tuition

Armour Day School - Rush/Pres./St. Luke's

630 S. Ashland

773-942-6501

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 5:30

$160 (I), $125 (T), $98 (P), $54 (SA)

Dr. M.L. King Junior School-Age Program - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

2950 W. Washington

773-265-6800

5 to 12

2:30 - 6:00 (school year), 8:30 - 5:00 (summer)

 

Onward Neighborhood House Day Care

600 N. Leavitt

312-666-6726

3 to 12

7:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school.

Fellowship House Day Care Center

844 W. 32nd. St.

773-326-2282

3 to 5

8:30 - 4:00

No fees

Bethel Day Care Center

1434 S. Laflin

773-226-7378

2 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

 

Duncan Y.M.C.A. Day Care Center

1001 Roosevelt Rd.

773-421-7800

2 to 6

7:30 - 5:30

Sliding Scale fees.

Abla Child Development Center

1342 S. Racine

773-733-4712

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding Scale fees.

Westside YWCA After-School Program

5080 W. Harrison

773-379-8332

6 to 12

After-school - 6:00 PM

Sliding Scale fees.

Bethel Day Care Center

4215 W. West End

773-533-3636

3 to 13

7:00 - 5:30

Title XX program for preschool age children.

Sadie Nesbitt Day Care Center

1448 S. Homan Ave.

773-522-4411

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school.

Bethel Living-Learning Center

4320 W. Madison

773-826-8686

2 to 6

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Carole Robertson Center for Learning

2020 W. Roosevelt Rd.

773-243-7300

3 to 11

6:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

El Hogar Del Nino Day Care

2325 S. California

773-523-1629

3 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

El Hogar Del Nino Day Care

1718 S. Loomis St.

773-563-0662

3 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Marcy Newberry Association Inc. - Austin Town Hall

5610 W. Lake St.

773-261-1505

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Ashland

1440 S. Ashland

773-666-2036

3 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Rockwell

2540 W. Jackson

773-666-2036

3 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Marcy Newberry Assoc. Inc. - Maxwell

1073 W. Maxwell St.

773-829-7555

3 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or going to school

Marillac Social Center

2822 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-722-7440

2 1/2 to 13

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees.

Mile Square Community Center

2022 W. Washington

773-738-4286

3 to 5

7:30 - 5:30

Title XX program

Our Lady of Sorrow Day Care Center

3141 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-826-5509

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees. Parents must live in the west-side area near the center.

St. Stephan Terrace Day Care Center

2334 W. Van Buren St.

773-563-0709

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Title XX program. Parents must be working or going to school.

Malcolm X Child Development Center

1900 W. Van Buren St.

773-850-7176

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Title XX program. Parents must be working or going to school.

James Jordan Boys & Girls Club

2102 W. Monroe St.

773-226-2323

5 to 12

2:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees. Title XX program. Parents must be working or in school. $5.00 membership fee.

A Step Ahead Day Care Center

4208 N. Broadway St., #10

773-404-8664

2 to 12

7:00 - 5:30

$90

Cordi-Marian Settlement Nursery

1100 S. May St.

773-666-3787

3 to 13

6:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school

Chase House

211 S. Ashland

773-666-4593

2 3/4 to 5

7:15 - 5:45

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school

Ruthie Ann's Day Care Center

423 S. Central Park Ave.

773-722-2826

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school

St. Mel Holy Ghost Day Care Center

4319 W. Washington

773-287-2211

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school

Urban Programs West YMCA Day Care Center

3210 W. Arthington

773-638-1558

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees.

Northwest Institute Preschool

4040 W. Division St.

773-278-8261

2 to 6

6:00 - 6:00

$60

HICA Child Devt. Center

3726-28 W. Flournoy

773-638-1788

3 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in training.

St. Timothy Day Care Center

3555 W. Huron St.

773-854-1662

2 to 5

7:00 - 5:00

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in training.

Jesus Christ Learning Center

4104 W. Grenshaw St.

773-265-1115

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

$17.25 (Daily). Subsidies are available for parents who qualify.

Douglas-Tubman Child Development Center

5010 W. Chicago Ave.

773-268-3053

2 to 12

7:00 - 6:00

$90 (P); $25 (SA, during school year). Some financial assistance is available for families who qualify.

McKinney's Home Day Care Center

1109 N. Laramie Ave.

773-379-1685

3 to 6

7:00 - 5:30

$85

Garfield Park Day Care Center

4100 W. Jackson

773-854-1673

2 1/2 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees.

St. Martin's C.C.S. Day Care Center

5710 W. Midway Park

773-287-6233

2 1/2 to 4

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees.

South Austin Day Care Center

301 N. Mayfield

773-626-3928

3 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees. Parents must be working or in school.

Little Folks Cottage

5926-30 W. Madison St.

773-379-4419

2 to 6

6:15 - 6:00

$75

Recreation

Addams Park - Chicago Park District

1301 W. 14th. St.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4713

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Handball/Racquetball Court(s), Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball.

Dvorak Park - Chicago Park District

1119 W. Cullerton St.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4708

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Music, Parent/Tot Class, Gymnastics, Table Games, Arts & Crafts.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness., Music.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Child Care (Park Kids Recreation Program, 3-6 PM M-F, ages 6-13), Preschool (9:30-11:30 AM T/Th, 3-5 year olds).

McGuane Park - Chicago Park District

2901 S. Poplar Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4692

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Cross Country Skiing, Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Teen Club, Weekend Family Playtime, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Fitness., Music.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Other Services: Preschool.

Touhy Park - Chicago Park District

2107 Monroe St.

Chicago, IL 60612

773-294-4735

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool, Assembly Area, Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Ping Pong, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball.

Barrett Playground Park - Chicago Park District

2022 W. Cermak Rd.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4706

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Afterschool Program, Teen Club, Fitness., Game Room, Seasonal Sports.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Game Room.

Bosley Playground Park - Chicago Park District

3044 S. Bonfield St.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4707

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool, Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, After-school Program, Teen Club, Fitness, Game Room, Seasonal Sports, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Table Games, Soccer.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Game Room, Volleyball, Fitness, Arts & Crafts.

Fosco Playground Park - Chicago Park District

1313 S. Throop St.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4709

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Table Games, Hockey, Pom Pon, Dance.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.

Hoyne Playground Park - Chicago Park District

3417 S. Hamilton Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-294-4709

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Table Games, Hockey, Pom Pon, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Fitness.

Washtenaw Playground-Chicago Park District

2521 S. Washtenaw Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-247-5499

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Sports Fields, Spray Pool, Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball.

Wilson Community Center - Chicago Park District

3225 S. Racine Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

773-523-2314

Equipment/Physical Features: Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Gym(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: After-school Program, Seasonal Sports, Gymnastics, Movie Night, Game Room, Active Games, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.

Other Services: Preschool.

Altgeld Park - Chicago Park District

515 S. Washtenaw Ave.

Chicago, IL 60612

773-638-0714

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Swimming.

Columbus Park - Chicago Park District

500 S. Central Ave.

Chicago, IL 60644

773-378-0643

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Bowling Green, Wading Pool, Spray Pool, Golf Course, Archery Range, Lagoon, Fieldhouse, Meeting Rooms, Kitchens, Game Room, Craft Shop.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Dance, Gymnastics, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Sewing, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Square Dancing, Fitness.

LaFollette Park - Chicago Park District

1333 N. Laramie Ave.

Chicago, IL 60651

773-378-0124

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Track, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Basketball Court(s), Spray Pool, Fieldhouse, Auditorium/Stage, Kitchen, Meeting Room.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming.

Levin Park - Chicago Park District

5458 W. Kinzie Pkwy.

Chicago, IL 60644

773-921-7092

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Arts & Crafts, Dance.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Dance.

Orr School Park - Chicago Park District

730 N. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago, IL 60624

773-826-3713

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Track, Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Swimming, Leadership Training, Game Room.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Tennis, Swimming.

Smith Park - Chicago Park District

2528 W. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60612

773-227-0020

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pools, Basketball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Gymnastics, Basketball, Softball

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Softball.

Other Services: Preschool.

Sumner Park - Chicago Park District

4320 W. 5th. Ave.

Chicago, IL 60624

773-826-7728

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium, Meeting Room, Fieldhouse, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Softball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness., Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball.

Austin Town Hall Park - Chicago Park District

5610 W. Lake St.

Chicago, IL 60644

773-378-0126

Equipment/Physical Features: Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium, Kitchen.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Dance, Music, Wrestling, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Music.

Augusta Playground - Chicago Park District

4431 W. Augusta Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60651

773-235-8484

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Fitness., Music, Table Games.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Fitness, Music.

Other Services: Preschool.

Clark Playground Park - Chicago Park District

4615 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60644

773-626-8326

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Ping Pong, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball.

Kedvale Playground Park - Chicago Park District

4134 W. Hirsch St.

Chicago, IL 60651

773-235-5984

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Volleyball, Basketball.

Moore Playground Park - Chicago Park District

5085 W. Adams

Chicago, IL 60644

773-287-8697

Equipment/Physical Features: Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Spray Pool.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Wrestling, Basketball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball.

Tilton Playground Park - Chicago Park District

305 N. Kostner Ave.

Chicago, IL 60624

773-626-8759

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Fieldhouse.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Tiny Tot Class, Table Games.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball.

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