About the Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn
The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn is a private not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) registered charitable organization chartered in the State of Illinois. All center based programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, (NAEYC).
The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn currently serves more than 950 families in Cicero, Berwyn and the surrounding communities. We provide educational, play-based childcare, full and half day Head Start and Preschool for All classrooms and home-based, child development and parenting programs.
All programs are bilingual (Spanish/English).
What's New
What's New
On National Giving Day, December 3, 2024, the CCCB launched Project 1000 - an initiative to help 1000 families in 2025. Your generous donation can help make that goal a reality.
Marquitta Camacho-Hernandez, a 24-year resident of Cicero, Illinois, whose three children attended the Children’s Center programs, shares her experience with the CCCB.
The CCCB wishes you all a Blessed Thanksgiving
The Patricia Makris Child Development Center Completes Remodelling
The CCCB Patricia Makris Child Development Center, established in 1978, finally got a makeover in 2024! Click to see the changes to the playground, parking lot, and classrooms.
2024 Hold My Hand Gala Breaks Fundraising Record
The 2024 Hold My Hand Gala, honoring Kathie Kokenes, and celebrating our 46th Anniversary, was a successful event! See all the wonderful moments captured below!
