If the number of unrelated children you provide care for, is more than three (including your own children under age 12), you will need to obtain a child care license from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Check Your CCAP Status Check the status of your case using your 15-digit Childcare Case Management System (CCMS) ID number or email address and view our current processing date.
How long does it take for a new Child Care Application to get approved? It takes approximately 12 business days from the date we receive a COMPLETE child care application for the application to be processed.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) IDHS' Child Care Assistance Program provides low-income, working families with access to affordable, quality child care that allows them to continue working and contributes to the healthy, emotional and social development of the child.
Family homes in which care is provided for more than three children, including the caregiver's own children, related and unrelated children, must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Childcare licensing requirements in Illinois Provide a safe and healthy childcare environment. Must be age 18 years of age or older. Must have a passion for working with children. Must be knowledgeable in children's physical and emotional needs. Must be trained in CPR and first aid.
The application process takes about 4 months. It will take longer if there are out-of-state background checks.
It takes approximately 12 business days from the date we receive a COMPLETE child care application for the application to be processed. Once the application is processed, the client and provider will be notified with either an approval, a denial, or a request for additional information.
If you're looking for infant care, keep in mind that most daycare facilities with infant programs accept babies as young as 6 weeks.