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CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL | COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CONNECTION

- Child Care Assistance Program: Administers the Department of Human Services (DHS) child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Pays for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.

- Child Care Referral Program: Provides referrals to parents in need of child care. Offers a free online child care search.

- Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on child care issues.

- Early Childhood Professional Services: Training scholarships, conferences, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities.

- Child Care Provider Recruitment Services: Resources and workshops on opening and operating a child care program available to interested individuals.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/10/2025

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211 Nebraska

Physical Address

2801 West Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 11 am; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fee

Varies from sliding scale to no fees; Private pay; Employer services are fee-based - call for information

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Varies by program

Languages

English

Service area

Christian County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Mason County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois

Agency info

COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CONNECTION

Offers child care resource and referral services.