Programs & Support
Programs for Families
Explore trusted early childhood programs highlighted by the Wheaton Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative (WWECC). We help families understand their options and connect with the right partners in Wheaton, Warrenville, and across DuPage County.
Explore The Basics
Maximize Love, Manage Stress
Talk, Sing, and Point
Count, Group, and Compare
Explore Through Movement and Play
Read and Discuss Stories
Simple Strategies for Everyday Growth
Science-based tips and tools to help you support your child’s development from birth to age five.
The Basics, a county-wide initiative, provides parents and caregivers with easy, research-backed practices to support their child’s learning, brain growth, and confidence.
Focusing on five powerful principles like talking, playing, and reading, the initiative transforms ordinary moments into growth opportunities. WWECC partners with The Basics DuPage to connect families with Basics Insights, a free text messaging program that delivers weekly tips and activity ideas to help incorporate these practices into daily routines.
Learn more about The Basics and sign up for Basics Insights to get support delivered directly to you.