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Early Childhood

Education

Early Years

Type of service: Early Childhood Education
What they do: Preschool
Who is eligible? Ages 3-5 years. Must reside within District 117. Must complete screening and intake to be eligible for openings. Program prioritizes "at-risk" children. No enrollment deadline. 
Referral needed? Referrals accepted but not needed.
Best way to access services: Call office or walk in. 

Address:  516 Jordan, Jacksonville
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Phone number: 217-243-2876

Website: http://earlyyears.jsd117.org/
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/Jacksonville-School-District-117-Early-Years-Program-781070271984188/

​Four Rivers Early Childhood Special Education

​Type of service: Early Childhood Special Education
What they do: Services provide specific learning activities for children within a developmentally appropriate framework.  Due to the developmental level of the children, activities use play-like materials while also using different teaching strategies to build upon the child’s individual strengths and to improve areas of weakness.  Instruction takes place within a small group or whole class setting, and lessons are designed to address children’s individual needs. 
Who is eligible? Anyone residing within the Four Rivers 19 school districts
Referral needed? Yes
Best way to access services: Call office.

Address: 936 W. Michigan Ave., Jacksonville
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Phone number: 217-245-7174

Website: www.frsed.org 

General Resources and Support

Four Rivers Special Education District

​Type of service: Special Education
What they do: Serve children from ages 3 to 21 years old in nineteen districts and their surrounding communities. These communities are located in Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Macoupin, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties. 
Who is eligible? Anyone residing within the Four Rivers 19 school districts
Referral needed? No
Best way to access services: Call office.

Address: 936 W. Michigan Ave., Jacksonville
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Phone number: 217-245-7174

Website: www.frsed.org 

​Community Connection Point

​Type of service: Childcare Resource and Referral
What they do: Assist families  and child care providers  in obtaining education, and quality, adorable child care to help children and families reach their greatest potential 
Who is eligible? Open to those who meet income requirements - at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. 
Referral needed? No
Best way to access services: Online/in person/over phone

Address: 901 South Spring Street, Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Phone number: 217-525-2805 or 1-800-676-2805
Email: info@childcare.org

Website: http://4childcare.org/
Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/CCCC.SDA13 

DCFS Day Care Information

Type of service: Information
What they do: Provide information about licensed daycares
Who is eligible? Information available to all

Website: https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Welcome.aspx
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisDCFS

Early Years

​Type of service: Supportive Services and Home Visit Program 
What they do: Parent Education, Parent Support, Prenatal and birth support (doula), Developtmental Screenings
Who is eligible? Must reside within district 117. Parent education and family recoursed for parents of children ages 0-3. Prenatal support/doula for expecting parents. Free! Program prioritizes "at-risk" children and families. 
Referral needed? Not required but they are accepted
Best way to access services: Call office or walk in. 

Address: 516 Jordan.  Jacksonville
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Phone: 217-243-2876

Website: http://earlyyears.jsd117.org/
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/Jacksonville-School-District-117-Early-Years-Program-781070271984188/

Special Needs

Child and Family Connections

​Type of service: Disability Services
What they do: Early Intervention (ages 0-3 years)
Referral needed? Yes. Referrals accepted from Health Department, Doctor's Offices, Parents, Teachers, and Early Years. 
Best way to access services: Call 

Address: 125 S. Webster Ave., Jacksonville 
Phone number: 217-245-8755

District 117 Special Services and Early Intervention - Clay Court

T​ype of service: Disability Services
What they do: Speech therapy, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy - provided at the child's school, wherever it is (even if it is a special school in another city)
Who is eligible? Ages 0-18. Must reside within district 117. Complete evaluation/testing through social worker/psychologist in order to qualify for services. 
Referral needed? No
Best way to access services: Call 

Address: 3 W. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Phone number: 217-243-7402

Classes and Support Groups

Jacksonville Public Library Lapsit (ages 0-5 years old - every Friday at 10:15)
Miss Polly's Music Class (ages 0-5 years old)
Miss Mallory's Art and Sensory Class (ages 6 months - 9 years old)
MomLife (Christian fellowship group for mothers of children under age 5) 
Our Saviour Moms Group (Friendship, support, and prayer for mothers of children of all ages)
Breastfeeding Support Group (for all breastfeeding mothers and babies of any age)
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