Chicago Heights Community Guide
Community Overview
Chicago Heights is a primarily residential village of about 33,000 28 miles south of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District. Most grade school-aged children attend schools in district 170, though some are served by districts 161, 163, and 167. Secondary students go to High School district 206, 227, or 233 (Bloom Twp., Rich Twp., and Homewood/Flossmoor, respectively). *See below for details on schools.
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-57), and major local roads (Governors Hwy., Western Ave., Lincoln Hwy., Crawford Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME) in Homewood. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 38 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-756-5317 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-756-6400. Same for Police Dept.
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Bloom Township School District 206 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Bloom Township School District 206
100 W. 10th.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-755-7010
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Sports, Counseling, Vocational Education.
Features: Gym(s), Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education, Guidance, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools:
Bloom High School. 101 W. 10th. St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-755-1122.
Bloom Trail High School. Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-758-7000.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Bloom High |
9-12 |
1,382 |
2,753 |
155 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
23.4:1 |
$9,697 |
Bloom Trail High |
9-12 |
1,371 |
2,753 |
155 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
23.4:1 |
$9,697 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Bloom Twp. High School District 206 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
176 |
203 |
23.5 |
219 |
204 |
65% |
19 |
School Averages |
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Bloom High |
192 |
203 |
23.6 |
204 |
182 |
58.7% |
18.7 |
Bloom Trail High |
157 |
203 |
23.5 |
241 |
238 |
72.6% |
19.3 |
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233
999 Kedzie Ave.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-799-3000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood (Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Foreign Language, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Features
: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Swimming Pool, Library, Gym(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage.Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum/Courses
: English: Speech, Composition, English I,II,III IV. Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology & Astronomy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Plants & Animals. Math: Essential Math, Consumer Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, Calculus & Discrete Math, Computer Programming - Basic & Pascal. Social Science/History: Western Civilization, United States History, Economics, African American History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, French, German. Music: Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Percussion Ensemble. Business: Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, Applied Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business & Personal Law. Home Economics: Foods, Clothing, Interior Design, Parenthood Education, Child Development, Nursery School Practicum, Fashion Merchandising, Contemporary Living. Industrial Arts: Drafting, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Computers in Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Welding, Machine Tools, Intro. to Small Engines, Small Engine Repair, Automotives. Physical Education: Swimming, Soccer, Tumbling, Weight Training, Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Wallyball, Field Hockey, Touch Football, Dance, Floor Hockey, Track & Field. Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics.Note: Some of these courses are electives. Students earning a B or higher in some of the Business, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Courses are eligible for articulated credit at Prairie State College. Coop. Education Programs are available in all three of these curriculum areas.
Elective Courses
: Journalism, Theater, Broadcasting, Debate, Band, Chorus, Orchestra.Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Sports, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Chorus.
Web Site Address: http://www.ecnet.net/users/gsu0039/hf/hfhome/hfgen.html
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Homewood-Flossmoor High |
9-12 |
2,370 |
2,370 |
137 |
20.2% |
79.8% |
18.8:1 |
$11,006 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
School Averages |
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Homewood-Flossmoor High |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
Chicago Heights School District 170
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Chicago Heights School District 170
30 W. 16th. St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-756-4174
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood, Preschool Screening.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Gifted/Talented, Art, Music.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted students.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Washington Junior High. 25 W. 16th. Pl., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4841.
McKinley Elementary. 25 W. 16th. Pl., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4841.
Roosevelt Elementary. 249 E. Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4833.
Wilson Elementary. 422 W. 16th. Pl., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4839.
Gavin Elementary. 280 E. 12th. St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4153.
Garfield Elementary. 140 E. 23rd. St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4150.
Greenbriar Elementary. 101 Greenbriar Ave. W., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4159.
Jefferson Elementary. 176 E. 11th. St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4162.
Kennedy Elementary. 1013 Division St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4830.
Lincoln Elementary. 1520 Center Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-756-4833.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Washington Junior High |
7-8 |
475 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7:1 |
$5,324 |
McKinley Elementary |
K-6 |
380 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Roosevelt Elementary |
K-6 |
260 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Wilson Elementary |
K-4 |
320 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Charles Gavin Elementary |
K-6 |
270 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Garfield Elementary |
K-6 |
415 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
U S Grant Elementary |
K-6 |
247 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Greenbriar Elementary |
K-6 |
183 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Jefferson Elementary |
K-6 |
272 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Kennedy Elementary |
K-6 |
149 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
Lincoln Elementary |
K-6 |
160 |
3,131 |
189 |
74.7% |
25.3% |
19.7 |
$5,324 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Chicago Heights District 170 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
194 |
180 |
168 |
225 |
199 |
207 |
16.5 |
20 |
21.4 |
School Averages |
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Washington Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
168 |
N/A |
N/A |
207 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.4 |
McKinley Elementary |
181 |
144 |
N/A |
226 |
165 |
N/A |
15 |
18.3 |
N/A |
Roosevelt Elementary |
226 |
229 |
N/A |
285 |
230 |
N/A |
18.4 |
18.4 |
N/A |
Wilson Elementary |
188 |
138 |
N/A |
183 |
161 |
N/A |
17.6 |
18.2 |
N/A |
Charles Gavin Elementary |
149 |
187 |
N/A |
174 |
218 |
N/A |
15.4 |
22.2 |
N/A |
Garfield Elementary |
187 |
169 |
N/A |
214 |
200 |
N/A |
16.5 |
21 |
N/A |
U S Grant Elementary |
212 |
191 |
N/A |
234 |
199 |
N/A |
16.9 |
22.9 |
N/A |
Greenbriar Elementary |
278 |
207 |
N/A |
302 |
268 |
N/A |
16.9 |
20.8 |
N/A |
Jefferson Elementary |
139 |
197 |
N/A |
166 |
227 |
N/A |
15.5 |
22.8 |
N/A |
Kennedy Elementary |
238 |
234 |
N/A |
284 |
226 |
N/A |
18.3 |
19 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
169 |
208 |
N/A |
205 |
215 |
N/A |
14.3 |
19.5 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Chicago Heights District 170 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
186 |
210 |
205 |
194 |
School Averages |
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Washington Junior High |
N/A |
205 |
N/A |
184 |
McKinley Elementary |
152 |
N/A |
161 |
N/A |
Roosevelt Elementary |
231 |
222 |
265 |
249 |
Wilson Elementary |
129 |
N/A |
139 |
N/A |
Charles Gavin Elementary |
125 |
197 |
119 |
149 |
Garfield Elementary |
179 |
N/A |
203 |
N/A |
U S Grant Elementary |
236 |
N/A |
282 |
N/A |
Greenbriar Elementary |
343 |
260 |
366 |
258 |
Jefferson Elementary |
176 |
N/A |
204 |
N/A |
Kennedy Elementary |
194 |
N/A |
206 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
163 |
N/A |
181 |
N/A |
Flossmoor School District 161 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Flossmoor School District 161
2810 School St.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-798-2651
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: PTA, Computer Literacy, Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial), Music Instruction, Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language (part of curriculum for Junior High, PTO sponsored, tuition-based program for grades 2-5), Sports (Junior High), Band (Junior High), Orchestra (Junior High), Chorus (Junior High), Extra-Curricular Activities (Junior High), Early Childhood, Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center, Counseling, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features
: Library, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Gifted/Talented, Music, Art, P.E., Special Education, Library, Social Work, Guidance.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language.
Extras: Transportation, Hot Lunch, Field Trips.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Tutoring (Remedial Reading) provided.
Extracurricular (Junior High): Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average)
: See IGAP Scores Table below.District Schools
(Chicago Heights grade schools only):Parker Junior High
. 2810 School St., Flossmoor, IL 60422, 708-798-0641.Web Site Address
: http://gsbkmc.uchicago.edu/parker/Serena Hills Elementary
. 255 Pleasant Dr., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-754-1644.School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Parker Junior High |
6-8 |
899 |
2,426 |
159 |
37.2% |
62.8% |
17.7:1 |
$5,425 |
Serena Hills Elementary |
PK-5 |
371 |
2,426 |
159 |
37.2% |
62.8% |
17.7:1 |
$5,425 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Flossmoor District 161 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
298 |
300 |
261 |
339 |
322 |
326 |
21 |
24.6 |
26.7 |
School Averages |
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Parker Junior High |
N/A |
300 |
261 |
N/A |
322 |
326 |
N/A |
24.6 |
26.7 |
Serena Hills Elementary |
273 |
N/A |
N/A |
349 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Flossmoor District 161 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
280 |
296 |
311 |
305 |
School Averages |
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Parker Junior High |
N/A |
296 |
N/A |
305 |
Serena Hills Elementary |
270 |
N/A |
310 |
N/A |
Park Forest School District 163 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Park Forest School District 163
242 S. Orchard Dr.
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-748-7050
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Tutoring (After-school for any student & during school day for at-risk students), Computer Literacy, Remedial Reading, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Counseling, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Band, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features
: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Guidance.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular (Junior High): Sports, Band.
IGAP Test Scores (Average)
: See IGAP Scores Tables below.District Schools
(Chicago Heights grade schools only):Forest Trail Junior High
. 215 Wilson St., Park Forest, IL 60466, 708-481-2920.Beacon Hill Elementary. 401 Concord Dr., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-481-3450.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Forest Trail Junior High |
6-8 |
651 |
2,073 |
130 |
48.3% |
51.7% |
19.6:1 |
$8,765 |
Beacon Hill Elementary |
PK-2 |
516 |
2,073 |
130 |
48.3% |
51.7% |
19.6:1 |
$8,765 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Park Forest District 163 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
216 |
227 |
229 |
225 |
School Averages |
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Forest Trail Junior High |
N/A |
227 |
N/A |
225 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Park Forest District 163 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
204 |
224 |
211 |
236 |
239 |
248 |
17.1 |
22.6 |
23.3 |
School Averages |
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Forest Trail Junior High |
N/A |
224 |
211 |
N/A |
239 |
248 |
N/A |
22.6 |
23.3 |
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 |
Marian Catholic High |
700 Ashland |
708-755-7565 |
9th. - 12th. |
$4500 |
Cornerstone Christian School* |
Box 1 - 2919 Chicago Rd. |
708-756-3566 |
PreK - 8th |
$1800 |
St. Kieran School* |
700 W. 195th. St. |
708-754-8999 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1465 |
St. Agnes Catholic School* |
1515 Chicago Rd. |
708-756-2333 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1580 |
St. Paul's Lutheran School |
330 W. Highland Dr. |
708-754-4492 |
PreK - 8th. |
$600 |
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 |
Chicago Heights Park District Preschool-PreKindergarten |
311 N. Chicago Road |
708-755-1351 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$45 (3 years). $65 (4 years). |
Prairie State College Child Care Center |
202 S. Halsted Mobile Unit J |
708-756-3110 |
3 to 12 |
7:00 - 5:00 |
Part-time fees - $2.00/hour |
Chicago Heights Nazarene Nursery School |
699 W. 8th. St. |
708-481-3210 |
|
6:30 - 6:00 |
$95 |
Little Bo-Peep Child Care |
1417 Emerald Ave. |
708-754-0405 |
15 months to 12 |
6:30 - 5:00 |
$65. Sliding scale fees available to parents who qualify (Title XX) |
Young Discovery Child Care Center |
356 Boston |
708-747-1888 |
2 1/2 to 5 |
7:30 - 5:00 |
$130 |
Our Other House Day Care Center |
645 S. Halsted |
708-756-3909 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$103 (I); $88 (T, 2); $78 (P); $68 (K); $58 (SA) |
Ingram Day Care Center |
2005 Western Ave. |
708-503-4143 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$70 (P) |
Recreation
Chicago Heights Park District
1400 Chicago Road
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-755-1351
Equipment/Physical Features
: Ice Rink(s), Golf Course, Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Music, (Singing), Baseball, Baton, Swimming, Hockey, Ballet, Dance.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Golf, Computers, Financial Planning, Pet Obedience Training, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Volleyball, Softball, Fitness, Ju Jitsu, Hockey, Basketball, Karate
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Pinochle, Men's Group, Women's Group, Trips, Fitness, Bowling, Bingo.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, (Bloom Township Helping Hands Group, monthly meetings held at Bloom Township Center, 425 Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, 708-754-9400. Also sponsors an exercise group on T/Th. mornings from 10:30-11:30); Developmentally Delayed (Special People Involved in Recreation Together or S.P.I.R.I.T., for those 16 years of age or older with mental disabilities, sponsors activities such as bowling).
Other Services: Preschool, Child Care (Babysitting for children of fitness class participants, mornings only).