Our Mission/Vision

Our Mission

Learning Bridge Early Education Center was founded in 1944 in Evanston, Illinois, to fill the need for childcare as large numbers of women worked outside the home in WWII. It is the longest standing and most comprehensive full day, full year preschool center for working families in Evanston. THE LEARNING BRIDGE MISSION is to provide equitable access to high-quality early learning in a caring and safe environment so that every child thrives. We believe in affordable and accessible childcare and preschool education for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

our vision

  • Every child developing a lifelong love of learning

  • Every child growing into a responsible person

  • Every family stronger because it is part of the Learning Bridge community

  • Every child welcomed regardless of their family’s ability to pay

  • Every child ready for kindergarten

Learning Bridge has provided excellent, affordable childcare and education in Evanston for eighty years. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Our credentialed staff delivers individualized learning plans during our full-day, full-week schedule. Enrollment is open now for children ages 2 - 5!

Click here for the Enrollment form, or contact me for more information or to schedule a tour.

Would you like to support the youngest learners in our community? Learning Bridge is a nonprofit organization. Your donation is welcome and appreciated. Such contributions support our education center and student developmental services.

Click here to make a tax-deductible donation

Thank you for your help to ensure all children are prepared to begin kindergarten ready to succeed!

Warm regards,

Bernice Mahan
Executive Director
mahanb@lbeec.org
Learning Bridge Early Education Center
1840 Asbury Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-2680