ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - Daycare Information

Address

2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085

(877) 746-0829

https://dcfs.illinois.gov/

Service Hours
24/7

Administrative Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

AKA:

Sunshine

Description:

Provides website resources for parents, providers and the public interested in licensed child care in Illinois. Other services include:
-Information about a licensed childcare facility's history
-Licensing standards information
-Becoming a daycare provider
-Childcare expense assistance
-Hotline to file a daycare complaint

Licensed providers can find resources:
- Referrals and links
- Forms to download
- Licensing representative!€™s contact information
- What to expect when a complaint is filed
- Training opportunities
- The latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a host of other relevant topics.

Also provides an online Day Care Provider Lookup at https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/ProviderLookup.aspx

Eligibility:

Open to all.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Visit website for services

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(877) 746-0829

dcfs.advocacy@illinois.gov

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

State

Date of Official Change:

November 14, 2023

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