If you are interested in becoming a licensed child care provider in the state of Illinois, you must apply at the Department of Children and Family Services ( ...

You will need to obtain a child care license from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Proof of 6 hours of college coursework in early childhood or child development (group day care homes only). Once the application is accepted as complete ...

Book & online early childhood courses for Illinois DCFS & Illinois Gateways Registry childcare training requirements, and for CDA certification and CDA ...

Proof of at least 15 hours of required pre-service training on specific topics. Illinois Gateways Registry membership. Proof of liability insurance (group day ...

We've redesigned the website to be a resource for anyone interested in licensed childcare in Illinois—parents, providers, and the public.

You get a daycare license from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. There is no test. DCFS has forms that you fill out. They inspect your ...

Step 1: Day Care Home Licensing Orientation – *Time Needed: 2 hours* Step 2: Register for health and safety courses – *Time Needed: 15 minutes* Step 3: Obtain ...

CCEI courses are accepted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to meet annual in-service training requirements. Learn more.

These programs must meet or exceed Illinois state health and safety requirements before they receive a license. State representatives make annual unannounced ...