Update:  IDPH Announces $10 Million Program to Provide Air Purifiers to Improve Air Quality in Day Care Centers

7/21/23:  IDPH Announces $10 Million Program to Provide Air Purifiers to Improve Air Quality in Day Care Centers

10/22/2021:  Vaccine/Testing Requirement for Licensed Child Care Center Staff

7/20/2021:  Duplicate Payment Notice to Providers

7/1/2021:  Health & Safety Training Requirements for License-Exempt Centers

7/1/2021:  Health & Safety Training Requirements for License-Exempt Non-Relative Home Providers

7/1/2021:  Child Care Assistance Program Updates for Providers and Families

6/25/2021:  Child Care Connection is sponsoring a Drive Thru Mask Pick Up on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for all child care programs (licensed and license-exempt, homes and centers) in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Stark, Marshall, Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle and Fulton counties to pick up free adult masks.  Masks were donated by IEMA for distribution to child care programs.  Complete this request form or complete one onsite if you are delivering your child care assistance program certificate on July 1^st. *Child Care Programs in LaSalle, Bureau and Fulton counties can call for a delivery option* For More Information contact: Stephanie Clark, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator  309-686-3750 x2140 or email SClark@salccc.org

5/26/2021:  License -Exempt Provider Training Requirements

12/23/2020:  Expanded Assistance for Illinois Child Care Providers:  Administration to Cover Eligible Days of CCAP Payments December-February

10/19/2020:  Policy Guide & Updated Child Care Guidance

7/24/2020:  Changes to Child Care Assistance Program