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Illinois Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of February 1, 2010

Illinois has three different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
Part 406: Licensing Standards for Day Care Homes 7/1/2008
Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers 3/15/2005
Part 408: Licensing Standards for Group Day Care Homes 7/1/2008

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) 785-6605 or (877) 746-0829
Web Page: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/policy/pr_policy_rules.shtml


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