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;
Voice
Voice
Website
https://www.4childcare.org
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.