Eligibility/How to Apply? Live in Illinois. Be employed and/or going to an eligible educational activity (High school, trade school, undergraduate college...) Have children younger than 13 that need care while you are working or going to school. Children with documented special needs may be eligible up to the age of 19.
2 Ways to Submit Your Application: Parents and providers can electronically submit their CCAP paperwork through our New Document Submission Portals! This convenient service is available 24/7. Parents and providers can also submit their paperwork at one of our drop boxes located outside every location.
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.