Reba Early Learning Center is now open!

 High-Quality, Affordable Early Childhood Education at Reba Early Learning Center

We know early learning can be expensive. This is why at Reba Early Learning Center, we do our best to offer affordable options for all of our families. We aim to provide whatever opportunities we can to make our program affordable. 
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At Reba, we affiliate with Childcare Network of Evanston to identify potential financial support. . ​

Early Education for Your Two to Five-Year-Old

Why Choose Reba?

We know that our students’ early development is key to future success and that family and community play a central role in creating that success. We lead our children with a multi-cultural and anti-bias approach to learning.

Our Staff Makes All the Difference

At Reba, our exceptional staff of experienced and dedicated early-childhood professionals  work together to make this the best place for families seeking high-quality, whole-child, early education. 

A special message from our Executive Director

Dear Friends,
Reba Early Learning Center has been a part of the Evanston community for 55 years, providing care and education for preschool age children, supporting working families and strengthening the community.  Through activities, exploration, stories, movement and play, children have learned about math, science, language, art, music the importance of taking care of themselves and others.   This year, a year unlike any we have experienced before, children have also learned through example about strength, resiliency, creativity and flexibility. 
In a year filled with many challenges, we find a sense of joy and gratitude and for:
  • A Center that was open for children so they could learn, explore, and interact
  • A Center that was open so that families could go to work or continue with school
  • Dedicated staff who came to work each day facing new challenges and procedures while providing children care, comfort and a place to be themselves
  • Families who provided trust, support and flexibility through uncertain times
  • A community that came together to support each other and become stronger
Throughout this difficult year, there has been new recognition of the importance of affordable, quality Early Childhood Education, and how our Centers provide vital services to our children, our families, and our communities.  The work however continues, and with joy and gratitude we appreciate the support from our friends, our families, our neighbors and our community.
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Sincerely,
Darcy Carter
We know that you also value and support every child's right to have a high quality education.

​Generous donations, from people like you, provide classroom enrichment materials, activities, upgraded technology and facilities. Your support will also help us grow the Dr. Allan H. Howe Memorial Fund to provide tuition scholarships for families.
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Reba reserves the right to direct funding to the greatest need.

Hours of Operation & Early/Late Drop-off Fees

Reba is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm
A $5.00 per minute penalty is applied for pick-up after 5:30pm. 

Our​ Mission

Reba Early Learning Center is a community-based organization dedicated to providing high quality education, care, and support for children and families of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Our Vision

Our Committed Staff
Our goal is that every child will be confident, eager to learn, and ready for kindergarten. We do this by creating respectful partnerships with families and teachers that fosters and encourages the best in each individual.
Committed staff will provide an emerging curriculum that enables children to express their individuality and explore their environment while developing skills for cooperative interactions.

History

Reba Early Learning Center is a small single site, non-profit preschool. It was founded in 1966 as Reba Place Day Nursery. During the mid-nineties Reba Place Day Nursery became incorporated. Reba Early Learning Center is committed to the principles and values within our community. 
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Accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and maintains an ExceleRate Gold level with an Award of Excellence through the IL State Board of Education