Offers informational resource for families, child care providers, employers, and communities. Improves family's access to quality and affordable early learning programs to ensure children have the early experiences they need to reach their optimal development.
Offers informational resource for families, child care providers, employers, and communities. Improves family's access to quality and affordable early learning programs to ensure children have the early experiences they need to reach their optimal development.
Connects parents needing child care with high-quality, licensed home daycare providers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays; finds care for families who want to keep siblings of different ages together in a smaller, home setting.
Connects parents needing child care with high-quality, licensed home daycare providers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays; finds care for families who want to keep siblings of different ages together in a smaller, home setting.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club can help guide families through the process of finding childcare or just provide reassurance along the way. They provide private and group consultations for parents who are seeking childcare for young children aged from birth to three years. Parents may sign up for group sessions that include a brief introduction to the basic childcare landscape in and around Hyde Park or for a private 1:1 consultation where time is dedicated to talking through your family's unique childcare needs and personalized referrals are given.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club can help guide families through the process of finding childcare or just provide reassurance along the way. They provide private and group consultations for parents who are seeking childcare for young children aged from birth to three years. Parents may sign up for group sessions that include a brief introduction to the basic childcare landscape in and around Hyde Park or for a private 1:1 consultation where time is dedicated to talking through your family's unique childcare needs and personalized referrals are given.
Provides services to access childcare including: - Assistance with finding childcare programs in the parents' local area - Information about choosing quality childcare - Assistance with childcare payments - Referrals to community services and agencies - Parenting resources and education - Health care information - Training for childcare providers - Car seat safety inspections
Provides services to access childcare including: - Assistance with finding childcare programs in the parents' local area - Information about choosing quality childcare - Assistance with childcare payments - Referrals to community services and agencies - Parenting resources and education - Health care information - Training for childcare providers - Car seat safety inspections
Provides child care assistance and referrals for clients. Offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, work to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees' child care needs.
Provides child care assistance and referrals for clients. Offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, work to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees' child care needs.
Child Care Assistance Program is administered for the Illinois Counties of DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean. This is the Department of Human Services (DHS) child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child. Parents are educated on indicators of quality care, provided educational materials, and encouraged to visit programs. The CCRRN offers a free online child care search. Access to the Illinois Cares for Kids Online Child Care Search can be found on the agency's website.
Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on childcare issues. Employer services are fee-based; call for specific information.
Child Care Assistance Program is administered for the Illinois Counties of DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean. This is the Department of Human Services (DHS) child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child. Parents are educated on indicators of quality care, provided educational materials, and encouraged to visit programs. The CCRRN offers a free online child care search. Access to the Illinois Cares for Kids Online Child Care Search can be found on the agency's website.
Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on childcare issues. Employer services are fee-based; call for specific information.
Connects parents needing child care with high-quality, licensed home daycare providers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays; finds care for families who want to keep siblings of different ages together in a smaller, home setting.
Connects parents needing child care with high-quality, licensed home daycare providers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays; finds care for families who want to keep siblings of different ages together in a smaller, home setting.
Child Care Resource & Referral Program: Utilizes a database of child care resources designed to link providers to requests for child care from parents. Also, provides referral to eligible day cares for state funded childcare subsidies.
Child Care Resource & Referral Program: Utilizes a database of child care resources designed to link providers to requests for child care from parents. Also, provides referral to eligible day cares for state funded childcare subsidies.
- 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.
- 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.
Part of a statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies. Services include:
- Providing families seeking child care with a list of local child care options and information on how to select quality care.
- Supporting child care providers with training opportunities and resource development.
- Maintaining current local data on child care supply and demand.
- Administering the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.
Part of a statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies. Services include:
- Providing families seeking child care with a list of local child care options and information on how to select quality care.
- Supporting child care providers with training opportunities and resource development.
- Maintaining current local data on child care supply and demand.
- Administering the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.
Provides child care assistance and referrals for clients. Offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, work to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees' child care needs.
Provides child care assistance and referrals for clients. Offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, work to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees' child care needs.
Child Care Resource Service (CCRS) is part of the statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies. Services include:
- Providing families seeking child care with a list of local child care options and information on how to select quality care.
- Supporting child care providers with training opportunities and resource development.
- Maintaining current local data on child care supply and demand.
- Administering the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.
Child Care Resource Service (CCRS) is part of the statewide network of child care resource and referral agencies. Services include:
- Providing families seeking child care with a list of local child care options and information on how to select quality care.
- Supporting child care providers with training opportunities and resource development.
- Maintaining current local data on child care supply and demand.
- Administering the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.
Provides referral to eligible daycares for state funded child care subsidies and a Member of Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.
Provides referral to eligible daycares for state funded child care subsidies and a Member of Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.
Provides website resources for parents, providers and the public interested in licensed child care in Illinois. Other services include:
-Information about a licensed childcare facility's history
-Licensing standards information
-Becoming a daycare provider
-Childcare expense assistance
-Hotline to file a daycare complaint
Licensed providers can find resources:
- Referrals and links
- Forms to download
- Licensing representative’s contact information
- What to expect when a complaint is filed
- Training opportunities
- The latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a host of other relevant topics.
Also provides an online Day Care Provider Lookup at https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/ProviderLookup.aspx
Provides website resources for parents, providers and the public interested in licensed child care in Illinois. Other services include:
-Information about a licensed childcare facility's history
-Licensing standards information
-Becoming a daycare provider
-Childcare expense assistance
-Hotline to file a daycare complaint
Licensed providers can find resources:
- Referrals and links
- Forms to download
- Licensing representative’s contact information
- What to expect when a complaint is filed
- Training opportunities
- The latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a host of other relevant topics.
Also provides an online Day Care Provider Lookup at https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/ProviderLookup.aspx
Provides services to families including referrals and consumer information to families looking for child care. Determines eligibility for the Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program, which helps families pay for child care. Professional development, grants, and technical support and consultations are offered to child care providers.
Provides services to families including referrals and consumer information to families looking for child care. Determines eligibility for the Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program, which helps families pay for child care. Professional development, grants, and technical support and consultations are offered to child care providers.
Assists parents/guardians seeking child care by doing an intake of their needs and providing a list of child care providers that meet the criteria indicated by the parents/guardians.
A variety of services for child care providers are also provided:
-Training.
- Free referrals to parents seeking child care.
- Consultation services.
- Technical assistance.
Assists parents/guardians seeking child care by doing an intake of their needs and providing a list of child care providers that meet the criteria indicated by the parents/guardians.
A variety of services for child care providers are also provided:
-Training.
- Free referrals to parents seeking child care.
- Consultation services.
- Technical assistance.
Provides a website that connects families and helps to them to choose a child care center. Also, can help with filling out childcare assistance funding application and connect families to other child resources and provides developmental and early learning tip sheets.
Provides a website that connects families and helps to them to choose a child care center. Also, can help with filling out childcare assistance funding application and connect families to other child resources and provides developmental and early learning tip sheets.
An informational resource for families, child care providers, employers, and communities. Improves family's access to quality and affordable early learning programs to ensure children have the early experiences they need to reach their optimal development.
An informational resource for families, child care providers, employers, and communities. Improves family's access to quality and affordable early learning programs to ensure children have the early experiences they need to reach their optimal development.
Assists parents/guardians seeking child care by doing an intake of their needs and providing a list of child care providers that meet the criteria indicated by the parents/guardians.
A variety of services for child care providers are also provided:
-Training.
- Free referrals to parents seeking child care.
- Consultation services.
- Technical assistance.
Assists parents/guardians seeking child care by doing an intake of their needs and providing a list of child care providers that meet the criteria indicated by the parents/guardians.
A variety of services for child care providers are also provided:
-Training.
- Free referrals to parents seeking child care.
- Consultation services.
- Technical assistance.
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. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child. Parents are educated on indicators of quality care, provided educational materials, and encouraged to visit programs. The CCRRN offers a free online child care search. Access to the Illinois Cares for Kids Online Child Care Search can be found on the agency's website.
Employer Contracted Services:
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Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on childcare issues. Employer services are fee-based; call for specific information.
Early Childhood Professional Services:
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Training handbook is distributed twice a year. Training scholarships, conferences, CPR and First Aid training, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities. An Infant/Toddler Specialist and a Mental Health Consultant are available to provide training, consultation, and resources.
Child Care Provider Recruitment Services:
- Lists legally-operating programs to provide available child care options to parents in the four-county service area. Resources and workshops on opening and operating a child care program are available to interested individuals.
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. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child. Parents are educated on indicators of quality care, provided educational materials, and encouraged to visit programs. The CCRRN offers a free online child care search. Access to the Illinois Cares for Kids Online Child Care Search can be found on the agency's website.
Employer Contracted Services:
-
Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on childcare issues. Employer services are fee-based; call for specific information.
Early Childhood Professional Services:
-
Training handbook is distributed twice a year. Training scholarships, conferences, CPR and First Aid training, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities. An Infant/Toddler Specialist and a Mental Health Consultant are available to provide training, consultation, and resources.
Child Care Provider Recruitment Services:
- Lists legally-operating programs to provide available child care options to parents in the four-county service area. Resources and workshops on opening and operating a child care program are available to interested individuals.
- Child Care Assistance Program: Administers the Department of Human Services child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child.
- Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on child care issues. Employer services are fee-based; please call for specific information.
- Early Childhood Professional Services: Training, scholarships, conferences, CPR and First Aid training, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities.
- Child Care Assistance Program: Administers the Department of Human Services child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay 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. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child.
- Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on child care issues. Employer services are fee-based; please call for specific information.
- Early Childhood Professional Services: Training, scholarships, conferences, CPR and First Aid training, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities.
Project CHILD provides:
- Assistance with finding child care programs in the parents' local area.
- Information about choosing quality child care.
- Assistance with child care payments.
- Referrals to community services and agencies.
- Parenting resources and education.
- Health care information.
- Training for child care providers.
- Car seat safety inspections.
Project CHILD provides:
- Assistance with finding child care programs in the parents' local area.
- Information about choosing quality child care.
- Assistance with child care payments.
- Referrals to community services and agencies.
- Parenting resources and education.
- Health care information.
- Training for child care providers.
- Car seat safety inspections.
Connects low-income families to a network of licensed, subsidized childcare providers. Parents must meet income requirements and be working or enrolled in school.
Connects low-income families to a network of licensed, subsidized childcare providers. Parents must meet income requirements and be working or enrolled in school.