Need Help Finding Selecting and Paying for Child Care?
Contact Your Region's Child Care Resource & Referral Agency
Regional CCR&R agencies maintain a comprehensive database of early childhood education and care providers in their designated region. Trained Child Care Counselors can do a search specific to a family's needs. More than names and phone numbers, CCR&R staff can provide families with information about rates, teacher qualifications, and participation in the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
In addition to providing early care and education resources, CCR&Rs administers the Illinois Department of Human Service's (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to families. This program provides low-income, working families with access to quality, affordable child care.
In addition to providing early care and education resources, CCR&Rs administers the Illinois Department of Human Service's (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to families. This program provides low-income, working families with access to quality, affordable child care.
Families in Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, and White counties call:
1-600-548-5563
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Families in Edwards, Wabash, and Wayne counties call Project CHILD at Project CHILD at Rend Lake College. (618) 244-2210 |
DCFS Day Care Information Hot Line 877-746-0829
Information to the public on the past history and record, including substantiated violations, of licensed day care homes, day care centers and group day care homes. This number operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
DCFS Sunshine Website
The DCFS Sunshine website is 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 make a complaint, etc.
Interested in Being a Child Care Provider?
Department of Children & Family Services
The agency you call if interested in opening up a licensed child care home or center. If you are a parent and your child is enrolled in a licensed program and you have a concern, this is also the number you call to ask questions or file a complaint. 618-993-7100.