Illinois Regulations
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified 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
Child Care and Development fund Tribal Plan for 2012-2013
State Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
State Early Learning Guidelines:
Illinois Early Learning Standards (2002)