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Child Care | Blackhawk Learning Connection

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Resource Name:Child Care | Blackhawk Learning Connection

address

421 Buckbee Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Eligibility

Open to children age 6 weeks to 12 years

Required documents

Birth certificate, proof of income, Social Security card, medical form signed by physician, immunization records

Hours

Mon-Fri 6 am-5 pm
(815) 962-8853

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fees

Sliding scale; DHS certificate, DCFS certificate, and private pay accepted

Service area

Winnebago County, IL

Child care for 132 children with 22 staff members.

Meals prepared on site (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack), which meet USDA Child and Adult Food Program regulations.

Curriculum is based on Creative Curriculum, which prepares children for kindergarten.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/12/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Blackhawk Learning Connection

Provides quality, affordable child care for low-to-moderate-income families residing in Rockford.