Early years education in Kankakee, Illinois

Mary's Little Lambs Early Learning Center is a nurturing and inclusive institution located at 525 Fair Street in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Our mission is to provide every child with a safe, healthy, happy, and educational environment. Our certified and dedicated staff is committed to assisting each child and their families in their mental, social, physical, and academic growth. At Mary's Little Lambs, we believe in the importance of creating a setting conducive to the development of wholesome social relationships. We offer appropriate play experiences tailored to the developmental needs, interests, special needs, and abilities of each child. These play experiences build important foundations for future reading skills and other academic pursuits.

Child Network, located at 1801 Illinois 1 in Watseka, Illinois, United States, was established in 1994 as the Children’s Advocacy Center, focusing on serving sexually abused children in Kankakee County. Over the years, the agency expanded its mission to include volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system (CASA). In 2018, a satellite office was opened in Watseka to provide easier access to services for families in Iroquois County. Child Network's mission is to improve the response to child abuse and advocate for the best interest of children in the court system. They offer a variety of programs and events, including a high-energy piano show and training opportunities to prevent and recognize child abuse. The organization is inclusive and does not discriminate based on any cultural descriptors.