Illinois Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of Septermber 1, 2011

Illinois has three different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
Part 406: Licensing Standards for Day Care Homes 12/15/2010
Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers 4/1/2010
Part 408: Licensing Standards for Group Day Care Homes 12/15/2010

Please note: Some cities and/or counties in Illinois have additional regulations. Please check with your city and county government for more information.


State Licensing Contact

State of Illinois
Department of Children & Family Policy
406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1498


Phone: (217) 785-2509 or (312) 814-6800

Web Page: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/daycare/index.shtml



Links to other Illinois State Child Care Contacts
Healthy Child Care America
State Child Care and Development Fund
State Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
State Early Learning Guidelines:
Illinois Early Learning Standards (2002)