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Child Care Resource and Referral | Community Child Care Connection

2801 West Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility

Varies by program

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Phone hours Mon-Tue 8 am-4 pm, Wed 8 am-2 pm, Thu-Fri 8 am-4 pm In-person hours Mon 8 am-4 pm, Wed 8 am-11am, Thu-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(217) 525-2805
Voice·

Main Phone

(800) 676-2805
Voice·

Toll-Free

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fees

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

Service area

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

- 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

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Community Child Care Connection

Offers child care resource and referral services.