Search results
We’ve redesigned the website to be a resource for anyone interested in licensed childcare in Illinois—parents, providers, and the public. Not only can you find out about a licensed childcare facility’s history, now you can learn about licensing standards, how to become a provider, where to find help with your childcare expenses, how to ...
- DayCare Provider Lookup - Illinois
Day Care Provider Lookup. Enter as many of the criteria as...
- CFS 1050-51 Summary of Licensing Standards for Day Care Homes - Illinois
Introduction. Family homes in which care is provided for...
- DayCare Provider Lookup - Illinois
If you are interested in becoming a licensed child care provider in the state of Illinois, you must apply at the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Day Care Provider Lookup. Enter as many of the criteria as desired below. You may search by provider name, city, county, or zip code, or a combination. Results will be provided for all currently-licensed day care facilities, based on your search parameters.
These exclusions from the licensing requirement may be found in Section 2.09 of the Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILC S 10/2 .09] and are explained in Department rules 89 Ill. Adm. Code 377, Facilities and Programs Exempt from Licensure.
The purpose of this Part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a day care home and to describe how to apply for a license. Section 406.2 Definitions. "Access to children" means an employee's job duties require that the employee be present in a licensed child care facility during the hours that children are present in the facility.
Do I need to be licensed to do child care in my home? If the number of unrelated children you provide care for, is more than three (including your own children under age 12), you will need to obtain a child care license from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Introduction. Family homes in which care is provided for more than three children, including the caregiver’s own children, related and unrelated children, must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
