South Lakefront - City of Chicago, Neighborhood Guide
Community Overview
(Zip Codes 60609, 60615, 60616, 60621, 60637, 60653).This area includes the neighborhoods of Hyde Park/Kenwood/South Shore, Douglas, The Gap, Chinatown, Chatham, Pill Hill and the region directly west of these neighborhoods. Housing ranges from the exclusive homes of Hyde Park and Kenwood residents to the older style bungalows of Bridgeport and Chinatown. Apartments, condominiums and rehabbed houses are also available in portions of these areas. Public schools in the area include Kenwood Academy (grades 7-12), Phillips High School, Hirsch Metro High School, Pershing Magnet School, and Douglas School. Several area Catholic Schools provide a Catholic education.
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:
Kenwood Academy. 5015 S. Blackstone, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1350
Magnet School: Academic High School for grades 7-12 (6-year program for gifted and talented students that allows them to move through course material at their own pace). Testing is required (773-535-1350 for information). Special application form (available at the school) is required.
Hyde Park Career Academy. 6220 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0880
Magnet Programs: Journalism, Drama, Radio-Television, and Computer Programming.
Englewood High. 6201 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3600
Magnet Programs: ASTRA (Accelerated Skills in Technical and Related Areas)--Computer Science, Word Processing, Math, and Entrepreneurial Awareness; Tech Prep Curriculum, including Business, and Medical Technologies, Metals Technology/Engineering, and Food Management/Catering.
Robeson High. 6835 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3800
Magnet Programs: ASTRA (Accelerated Skills in Technical and Related Areas)--Computer Science, Word Processing, Math, and Entrepreneurial Awareness; Triple E--Education, Excellence, Equity (intensive program in Math, English and Science with a focus on Freshman students).
Tilden High School. 4747 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1625
Magnet Programs: School Achievement Structure (SAS) school (use of 10 routines aimed at elevating student achievement levels; four academies (gifted & talented, technical preparation, travel & tourism, and JROTC); Business; Computer Aided Programs to enhance and enrich language arts and math skills.
King High School. 4445 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1180
Magnet Programs: School of Business, including finance, accounting, clerical, computer education, and marketing & distribution.
Phillips High School. 244 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1607
Magnet Program for academically talented students. Emphasis on academic skill development, career and college preparation, reading and math support, math, science and technology. Also offers Paideia (high expectation liberal arts and sciences curriculum using the Socratic seminar to help develop student abilities for thought and self-expression) and Foundations Programs.
Du Sable High. 4934 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1100
Magnet Programs: Small school-within-a-school Organization, Medical Technology, Business/ Computer Technology, Law/Economics/Government, Health/Athletics/Technology, Journalism/Communications, Performing Arts/Humanities, Math/Technology, ISIS (Institute for the Study of Individual Skills), Culinary Arts & Personal Development for the 21st. Century.
Dunbar Vocationl High. 3000 S. M.L.K. Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9000
Richards Vocational High. 5017 S. Bishop, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-534-4945
Murray Language Academy. 5335 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-0585
Magnet School: Foreign Language Program (French, Japanese, Spanish).
Sheridan Math/Science Academy. 533 W. 27th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9120
Magnet School: Focus on Math and Science.
Dyett Middle School. 555 E. 51st. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1825
Magnet Programs: Fine Arts, Computers and TV Studio.
South Loop Elementary. 1212 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-8690
Magnet Program: Fine Arts.
Ray Elementary. 5631 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0970
Magnet Programs: Math, Science, and Computers; Intensive Language Arts.
Shoesmith Elementary. 1330 E. 50th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1765
Magnet Programs: Math and Computers.
Avalon Park Elementary. 8045 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-6615
Magnet Programs (Grades 1-8): Spanish Language & Culture; Computer Technology, Algebra (Grades 7-8).
Graham Elementary. 4436 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1308
Magnet Programs: Reading Computer Lab & Science Lab.
Beasley Academic Center. 5255 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1230
Magnet Programs: Regional Gifted Center (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 (773-535-2230 for info.). Beasley also offers a Math, Hands-On Science and Computer Science Magnet School Program.
Reed Elementary
. 6350 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3075Magnet Programs: Biology/Physics Lab, Computer Resource Center.
Harte Elementary. 1556 E. 56th. St., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0870
Magnet Programs: Math, Science, Technology, and Music Academy.
Wirth Experimental School. 4959 S. Blackstone, Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1410
Magnet Programs: International Studies (political, geographic, economic), Band, Afro-centric Education, Foreign Language, Computer Education, Experimental Math & Science.
Open Enrollment schools (allow enrollment from students within a five mile radius of the school, space-permitting). The following are open enrollment schools.
Burke Elementary. 5356 S. Dr. M L King Dr., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1325
Drake Elementary. 2722 S. M.L. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9130
Fermi Elementary. 1415 E. 70th. St., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0540
Fuller Elementary. 4214 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1687
Woodson North Elementary. 4415 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1290
Woodson South Elementary. 4444 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1280
Wadsworth Elementary. 6420 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0730
Parkman Elementary. 245 W. 51st. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1740
Banneker Elementary. 6656 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3020
Bond Elementary. 7050 S. May St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3480
Hinton Elementary. 644 W. 71st. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3875
Doolittle Inter-Upper Elementary. 535 E. 35th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-535-1040
The Specialty School program is aimed at enhancing the curriculum offerings at selected neighborhood schools. Out-of-attendance area students are accepted on a space-available basis. Schools listed below are specialty schools
Dewey Academy. 5415 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1666
Magnet Program: Focus on Multicultural Studies.
Farren Elementary. 5055 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1440
Magnet Program: Focus on Fine Arts.
Seward Elementary. 4600 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609,773-535-4890
Magnet Program: Focus on Communication Arts (program designed to improve students' oral and written communication skills through use of innovative instructional methods).
McCorkle Elementary. 4421 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1795
Magnet Program: Focus on Fine Arts.
Nicholson School for Science & Math. 6006 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3285
Magnet Program: Focus on Math and Science.
Richard J. Daley Elementary. 838 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-9226
Magnet Program: Focus on Dual Language (development bilingual & bicultural program that allow English and Spanish speaking children to improve skills in their native language and receive instruction in the other language as well).
Carnegie Elementary. 1414 E. 61st. Pl., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0530
Magnet Program: Focus on Literature through Reading.
Reavis Elementary. 834 E. 50th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1060
Magnet Program: Focus on Math and Science.
Community Academy: Priority enrollment is given to students within school's attendance area. The following schools are Community Academies.
Hendricks Community Academy. 4316 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1696
Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.
Parker Community Academy. 6800 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3375
Magnet Program: Focus: Back-to-basics; Math/Science/Technology.
Hope Community Academy. 5515 S. Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3160
Magnet Program: Focus: Science & Technology; Language Arts, Thinking Skills.
Douglas Community Academy. 3200 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9263
Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.
Kozminski Community Academy. 936 E. 54th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-0980
Magnet Program: Focus: Math and Science.
Pershing Humanities Academy. 3113 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9272
Magnet Program: Focus on the humanities (literature, history, art, music, geography, and foreign language); program brings artists and speakers into the classroom.
Neighborhood Schools
Ross Elementary. 6059 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0650
Doolittle Primary. 521 E. 35th. St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-535-1050
Evergreen Academy. 737 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4836
Brighton Park Elementary. 3835 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-7235
Rachel Carson Elementary. 5516 S. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9227
Abbott Elementary. 3630 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1661
Beethoven Elementary. 25 W. 47th. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1480
Colman Elementary. 4655 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1450
Fulton Elementary. 5300 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9000
Greene Elementary. 3537 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4560
Hamline Elementary. 4747 S. Bishop St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4565
Hartigan Elementary. 8 W. Root St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1460
Hedges Elementary. 4735 S. Winchester, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-7360
Libby Elementary. 5300 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-9050
McClellan Elementary. 3527 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1732
Sherman Elementary. 1000 W. 52nd. St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1757
Terrell Elementary. 5410 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-1490
Bass Elementary. 1140 W. 66th. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3275
Guggenheim Elementary. 7141 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3587
Holmes Elementary. 955 W. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-9025
Kershaw Elementary. 6450 S. Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3050
Sherwood Elementary. 245 W. 57th. St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-0831
Stagg Elementary. 7424 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3565
Wentworth Elementary. 6950 S. Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-534-3394
Yale Elementary. 7025 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3190
Haines School. 838 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60621, 773-535-3630
Chavez Elementary Academy. 4747 S. Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-535-4600
Donoghue Elementary. 707 E. 37th. St., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-534-1784
Einstein Elementary. 3830 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1675
Mayo Elementary. 249 E. 37th. St., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1260
Mollison Elementary. 4415 S. M.L. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1804
Price Elementary. 4351 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1300
Raymond Elementary. 3663 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1749
Jackie Robinson Elementary. 4225 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-535-1777
McCosh Elementary. 6525 S. Champlain, Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0560
Park Manor Elementary. 7037 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0560
Brownell Elementary. 6741 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-3030
Carter Elementary. 5740 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0860
Dulles Elementary. 6311 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0690
Dumas Elementary. 6650 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0750
Fiske Elementary. 6145 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0990
Sexton Elementary. 6020 S. Langley Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, 773-535-0640
Healy Elementary. 3010 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9190
James Ward Elementary. 2701 S. Shields Ave., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9050
Overton Elementary. 221 E. 49th. St., Chicago, IL 60615, 773-535-1430
Williams Elementary. 2710 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60616, 773-534-9926
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 |
Ancona School* |
4770 S. Dorchester Ave. |
773-924-2356 |
K - 12th. |
$3365-$6680 |
Harvard School* |
4731 S. Ellis Ave. |
773-624-0394 |
PreK - 12th. |
|
Chicago Academy* |
7008 S. Michigan Ave. |
773-873-3005 |
PreK - 12th. |
$1600 |
University of Chicago Lab Schools |
1362 E. 59th. St. |
773-702-9450 |
PreK - 12th. |
|
Garfield Alternative High School |
220 W. 45th. Place |
773-924-0543 |
9th. - 12th. |
|
St. Joseph High School |
4818 S. Paulina Ave. |
773-927-3886 |
9th. - 12th. |
$2200 |
Hales Franciscan High School |
4930 Cottage Grove Ave. |
773-285-8400 |
9th. - 12th. |
$2970 |
De La Salle Institute |
3455 S. Wabash Ave. |
773-842-7355 |
9th. - 12th. |
$3500 |
Visitation Catholic School* |
900 W. Garfield Blvd. |
773-373-5200 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1550 |
St. Joseph School* |
4831 S. Hermitage |
773-927-8312 |
K - 8th. |
$1850 |
St. Gabriel School |
4500 S. Wallace St. |
773-268-6636 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1350 |
St. Andrew Lutheran School* |
3659 Honore St. |
773-376-5370 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
St. Basil School* |
1824 W. Garfield Blvd. |
773-778-4448 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1550 |
Bridgeport Catholic - South Campus* |
3700 S. Lowe Ave. |
773-376-6223 |
PreK - 5th. |
$1560 |
St. Thomas the Apostle School* |
5467 S. Woodlawn Ave. |
773-667-1142 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2280 |
Akiba-Schecter Day School* |
5235 S. Cornell Ave. |
773-493-8880 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
St. Ambrose Catholic* |
1014 E. 47th. St. |
773-373-7311 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1800 |
Christ the King Lutheran School* |
3701 S. Lake Park Ave. |
773-536-1984 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2230 |
Bridgeport Catholic - North Campus* |
512 W. 28th. Pl. |
773-326-1130 |
K - 5th. |
$1560 |
St. Jerome School* |
2801 S. Princeton Ave. |
773-842-7668 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1500 |
Santa Lucia School* |
3017 S. Wells St. |
773-326-1839 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1700 |
St. Gelasius School* |
6358 S. Blackstone St. |
773-324-8430 |
K - 8th. |
$1700 |
St. James School* |
2920 S. Wabash Ave. |
773-326-6675 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1540 |
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 |
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club |
5480 S. Kenwood |
773-643-4062 |
3 months to 12 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$30 (SA, after-school) |
Progressive Community Day Care Center |
56 E. 48th. St. |
773-924-6561 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
|
Sinai Nursery School |
5039 S. Greenwood |
773-288-1603 |
3 to 6 |
|
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K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Nursery School |
5039 S. Greenwood |
773-924-1234 |
3 to 6 |
9:00 - Noon |
$1895 (3x), $2735 (5x). Annual rates. |
Parent Coop for Early Learning |
5300 S. Shore Dr. |
773-684-6363 |
2 to 10 (SA, summer only) |
7:30 - 6:00 |
School-age summer program hours: 9:00-5:00. |
The Children's House at Harper Square |
4800 S. Lake Park Ave. |
773-373-3000 |
3 to 6 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$5400 (annual). |
Valentine After-school Program - Chicago Boys & Girls Club |
3400 S. Emerald |
773-376-2222 |
6 to 12 |
2:30 - 6:00. 8:30 - 5:00 (school breaks and summer). |
Sliding scale fees |
CASA Central After-School Program |
1401 N. California |
773-276-1902 |
5 to 12 |
2:30 - 5:30. 8:00 - 5:30 (school breaks and summer). |
Sliding scale fees |
Lincoln-King Day Care Center |
4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave. |
773-747-2310 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees |
Centers for New Horizons - I.B. Wells Center |
3641 S. Rhodes Ave. |
|
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Chaney Ford Child Care Center |
4526 S. Wabash |
773-285-8721 |
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Drummond Memorial Day Care Center |
4301 S. Wabash Ave. |
773-373-8200 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Bridgeport Child Development Center |
3053 S. Normal |
773-842-5566 |
2 1/2 to 10 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
|
Hyde Park Union Church Nursery School |
5600 S. Woodlawn |
773-363-6063 |
3 to 5 |
8:30 - 3:00 |
$112 (2x), $160 (3x), $221 (5x) |
Centers for New Horizons |
6225 S. Wabash Ave. |
773-667-2065 |
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
St. Gelasius After-School Program |
6358 S. Blackstone |
773-288-7440 |
6 to 12 |
2:30 - 6:00. Summer hours: 8:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
Parkway Day Care Center |
500 E. 67th. St. |
773-493-1306 |
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
St. Clara Day Care Center |
6423 S. Woodlawn |
773-288-3487 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees |
Vera Thomas Preschool Center |
6450 S. Cottage Grove |
773-643-9346 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$80 |
Woodlawn Early Childhood Development Center |
950 E. 61st. St. |
773-667-3300 |
2 1/2 to 6 |
7:30 - 5:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Little Tykes Preschool |
1723 W. 35th. St. |
773-254-7710 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$78 |
Centers for New Horizons |
3948 S. State St. |
773-536-2187 |
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Centers for New Horizons |
5140 S. Federal St. |
773-536-0510 |
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Centers for New Horizons |
3500 S. State St. |
|
2 years, 10 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Center for Successful Child Development |
4848 S. State St. |
773-373-8670 |
3 months to 5 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
Title XX funds |
Loop Learning Center (Long Grove House) |
2001 S. Michigan |
773-225-8828 |
2 to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$87 (P, 3-5) |
Loop Learning Center (South Commons) |
2831 S. Michigan |
773-225-8830 |
2 to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$87 (P, 3-5) |
Firman Community Services Day Care West |
37 W. 47th. St. |
773-373-3400 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Firman Community Services Day Care East |
4910 S. King Dr. |
773-373-2083 |
|
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
C.C.C. - Dawson Child Development Center |
3901 S. State St. |
773-451-2133 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 4:30 |
Sliding scale fees |
Mary McDowell Settlement After-school Program |
1335 W. 51st. St. |
773-376-5242 |
5 to 12 |
2:30 - 5:00. Summer Hours: 9:30-3:00 |
No cost |
Mother's Touch Day Care |
2501 W. 71st. St. |
773-286-4660 |
2 to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$75 |
C.C.C. Kennedy King Child Development Center |
6800 S. Wentworth Ave. |
773-602-5481 |
2 to 12 |
7:00 AM-9:45 PM |
$86-$94, Sliding Scale (Day Program, ages 3-5, 7 AM-6 PM). $10/eve. (Night program, 3-9:45 PM, ages 2-12). |
Church of the Good Shepherd Day Care |
5700 S. Prairie Ave. |
773-684-6561 |
2 1/2 to 5 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees |
H.M. Harris YWCA Day Care |
6200 S. Drexel Ave. |
773-667-0014 |
3 to 5 |
7:30 - 5:45 |
Sliding scale fees |
Woodland A.M.E. Church Day Care |
6456 S. Evans Ave. |
773-667-1400 |
3 1/2 to 12 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
Southside YMCA Preschool |
6330 S. Stony Island Ave. |
773-947-0700 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$90. Sliding scale fees for families who qualify |
Southside YMCA School Aged Child Care |
6330 S. Stony Island Ave. |
773-947-0700 |
6 to 12 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$52 (School year); $72 (Summer) |
Parent Coop. for Early Learning |
5300 South Shore Drive |
773-643-6363 |
2 to 10 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$610 (monthly) |
Recreation
Jackson Park - Chicago Park District
6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-643-6363
Equipment/Physical Features
: Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), 18-Hole Golf Course, Golf Driving Range, Volleyball Court(s), Marina, Beaches, Bowling Greens, Bridal Path, Japanese Gardens, Fishing Pond with Pier, Bicycle Path, Lagoon, Cross Country Skiing, Sports Fields, Fieldhouse, Beach House, Swimming Pool(s), Basketball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Dance, Theater, Teen Club, Parent/Child Class (5 years & under), Gymnastics, Games, Hockey, Football, Nerf Football, Soccer, Open Gym, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, S.S.A.A.C. Activities (13 years & up), Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Dance, Acting, Weight Training (at Dumas School - 21 years & up, & Wadsworth School - Women, 25 years & up), Volleyball, Swimming.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Outreach, Weight Training (at Kenwood Manor & Martin Ferrell).
Lake Meadows Park - Chicago Park District
3113 S. Rhodes Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4697
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Shuffleboard, Assembly Hall.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Ballet, Dance, Music, Game Room, Gymnastics, Hockey.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Fitness.
Other Services: Child Care (After-school Program, 3:45-6 PM M-F, ages 5-13).
Armour Square Park - Chicago Park District
3309 S. Shields Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4732
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Auditorium/Stage, Fieldhouse, Handball/Racquetball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, Boxing, Wrestling.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.
Other Services: Preschool (12:30-2 PM WF, 3-5 year olds).
No. 360 Playlot - Chicago Park District
1735 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4714
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).Sun Yat-Sen Playlot - Chicago Park District
251 W. 24th. Pl.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4714
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).Dunbar Park- Chicago Park District
300 E. 31st. St.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4697
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Track, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Tennis Court(s).No. 479 Park - Chicago Park District
1240 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago, IL 60616
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).No. 480 Park - Chicago Park District
44 W. 15th. St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Equipment/Physical Features
: Passive Recreation Area.Jefferson Playlot Park - Chicago Park District
1640 S. Jefferson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Equipment/Physical Features
: Basketball Court(s), Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s).Lowe Playlot Park - Chicago Park District
3050 S. Lowe Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
773-294-4602
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).Bixler Playlot - Chicago Park District
5641-59 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-268-4432 Summer Phone #: 773-924-9373.
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.Chestnut Playlot - Chicago Park District
7001-09 S. Dante Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-493-8687
Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s).
De Bow Playlot - Chicago Park District
1126 E. 80th. St.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-493-8687
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).Huckleberry Playlot - Chicago Park District
6200 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-924-9373 Winter Phone #: 773-268-4432.
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).Indiana & 56th. Playlot - Chicago Park District
5635 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-285-3385
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.No. 326 Playlot - Chicago Park District
6430-32 S. Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-648-6474
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.No. 329 Playlot - Chicago Park District
6310-12 S. Drexel Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-723-3150
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.No. 331 Playlot - Chicago Park District
6600-04 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-684-6474
Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Spray Pool.
No. 337 Playlot - Chicago Park District
6446 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-723-3150
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).No. 328 Playlot - Chicago Park District
6156 S. Dorchester Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-548-7531
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).64th. & Ellis Playlot - Chicago Park District
6404-16 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).65th. & Woodlawn Playlot - Chicago Park District
6514 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s).Chokeberry Playlot - Chicago Park District
6444-48 S. University Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-723-3150
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).Midway Plaisance Park - Chicago Park District
E. 59th. - E. 60th. St. & Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60637
773-643-6363
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Bicycle Path.Promontory Point - Chicago Park District
5491 S. South Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60615
773-324-2870
Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps
: Arts & Crafts, Chess, Checkers, Ping Pong (15 years & up), Music (Piano).Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Music, Bidwisk, Chess, Checkers, Ping Pong.
Kenwood Community Park - Chicago Park District
1330 E. 50th. St.
Chicago, IL 60615
773-268-4432
Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Fieldhouse, Assembly Hall.
Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Teen Discussion, Ping Pong.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Basketball, Fitness.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Basketball.
Washington Park - Chicago Park District
5513 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60615
773-684-6530
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Shuffleboard, Spray Pool, Bicycle Path, Bridle Path, Archery Range, Lagoon, Fishing Pond, Cross Country Skiing, Fieldhouse, Meeting Room, Assembly Hall, Kitchen, Fitness Center, Volleyball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Game Room, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Volleyball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Volleyball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Dance.
Harris YWCA
6200 S. Drexel Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-955-3100
Equipment/Physical Features
: Fitness Center, Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, After-school Recreation (2:30-5:30 Mondays & Fridays, for income-eligible youth ages 6-13), Karate, Swimming, Computers, Arts & Crafts, Board Games.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Dance, Swimming.
Other Services: Summer Day Camp.
Southside YMCA
6330 S. Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60637
773-947-0700
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Basketball Court(s), Gym(s), Computer(s), Handicapped Accessible, Volleyball Court(s), Fitness Equipment, Track.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Dance, Volleyball, Hockey, Karate, Fitness, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Yoga, Massage, Aikido, Swimming.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.
Other Services: Child Care, including School-aged care, Full-day Child Care, Summer Day Camp and Babysitting (for children while parents attend class, 2-hour limit per day, $1/hour).