Best Start
District 143 Prenatal and Birth-to-Three Program
About Us
Best Start is a home visiting program for families with children ages zero to three and for prenatal mothers. We are housed in Spaulding Early Childhood Center and provide services for the entire Midlothian School District 143 and surrounding areas. This includes Markham, Robbins, and Crestwood families who reside within District 143 boundaries.
The program is funded through the Prevention Initiative by the state of Illinois' Early Childhood Block Grant, and is available to eligible families for FREE.
The program is intended to support the parent/caregiver and child relationship as they prepare for the future. We enhance school readiness by reaching children during their formative years of life, and offer age-appropriate activities that promote gross/fine motor, social-emotional, and communication development.
Our Mission
Best Start’s mission is to enhance the child’s development in partnership with parents and support the parent-child relationships during the critical early years.
COVID-19 Update: Best Start has continued to provide services during the pandemic. Home visits are offered in person, outside (weather permitting) or virtual. We continually update our practices to ensure the safety of our staff and families.
If you are interested in scheduling a screening to enroll in our program, click the "Request for a screening" button on this page or call us at 708-385-4546. Para más información en Español por favor contacte: Jessica Lagunas or Ana Barragan at 708-385-4546.