Locations 

 

 

Just Kids Main Building and Administrative Offices

1800 W. 1st St.

PO Box 410

Milan, IL 61264

(309) 787-6303

 

 

Just Kids II

School-Age Program

1st Presbyterian Church

1620 W. 1st St.

PO Box 410

Milan, IL 61264

(309) 787-1321

 

 

Just Kids @ XPAC

803 E. 8th Street

Building 5

Milan, IL 61264

(309) 787-6407



Just Kids South

110 West 20th Ave.

Milan, IL 61264
(309) 787-9460


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About Just Kids

About Just Kids

Read Below and Click The Links to the Left to Learn More


 


Just Kids is a non-profit, state licensed, United Way partner agency. We have been providing affordable, accessible, high-quality early care and education services to children and families from the Quad Cities and surrounding communities since 1976. We are proud of our extensive experience in the field of early childhood education and our history of providing essential services to area families for the past 35 years.



Our Mission:

Just Kids Early Care & Education Centers exists to invest in children and families and be a leader in early childhood advocacy through providing affordable, accessible and high-quality early care and education services.



Our Philosophy:

Just Kids takes pride in providing quality care and creating the right atmosphere to guide children to learn as they play.  We offer challenging activities and exciting opportunities designed to meet children's developmental needs.  We offer a comprehensive early education program to promote good physical and mental health and prepare each child for formalized school experiences.

 


Our Goals:

We believe early childhood experiences shape a young child's future and should:
  • Center around developmentally-appropriate principals and practices
  • Build a foundation for a lifelong enthusiasm and appreciation for learning
  • Be respectful of the needs, rights, abilities and interests of each individual child and their family culture
  • Develop an appreciation for human similarities and differences, human interdependence, rights and responsibilities
Click here to view our full list of goals and other purpose statements.



What Other Have to Say:

"Just Kids are clearly leaders within the Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) of Rock Island County, and are instrumental in helping to leverage funds, which they utilize well.  They are committed to staff development, education, and credentialing; partner effectively with local industry and the community; enjoy a low turnover of staff; and have strong parental and family involvement through their parent educators." United Way of the Quad Cities Area


"What would our community do without Just Kids?  They have served thousands of children and families for over 30 years." Just Kids Board Member                          
                                
"My son talks about his friends and the things he does in class everyday he is there. I am so happy I have found a place where the teachers love and take care of the kids just as their parents would." Just Kids Parent

"I am so thankful I have found a place to take my daughter where I know she will be safe and well-cared for.  My husband and I would not be able to do our jobs effectively if this were not the case." Just Kids Parent

“We love Just Kids.  The teachers are very good with my son and remain clam. I believe the improvement in his behavior has a lot to do with how excellent my son’s teachers are.” Just Kids Parent

“My son is excited every morning we are on our way to Just Kids.  The staff is friendly and I feel very comfortable leaving him in their care.  Keep up the good work!” Just Kids Parent

“The teachers in my daughter’s room are wonderful.  They really know my daughter and are happy to give me updates verbally in addition to the daily sheet.” Just Kids Parent

“Just Kids is the best place for my son to be.  We both love the teachers that are in his room.” Just Kids Parent

“My child comes home happy and is well taken care of. For working parents, that is the BEST thing to know!” Just Kids Parent