Services for Illinois Providers:

• Introduction to the field of early childhood and the business of family child care
• Information on how to start a child care business
• Information about CCR&R support services
• Free listing on our child care database used for parent referrals
• Training opportunities that meet state requirements
• Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Information on professional associations
• Grants for professional development and program improvement (when funding is available)
• Quality Counts Mentor who assists with literacy and other activities and technical support

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
    The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) site gives child care providers and families guidance on making the child care environment accessible to all children and accommodating the physical, health, and developmental needs of children with disabilities.

All Kids Insurance (healthcare for all kids) (Illinois)
    

Bright Futures Resource Center in Galesburg
    

Child Abuse Council
    

Child Care Aware
    Educational materials and parent newsletter

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
    Information about the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition for home and center child care professionals

Consumer Products Safety Commission (Iowa and Illinois)
    Regularly check this site for products that have been found to be dangerous

Council on Accreditation (COA)
    Information about school-age care accreditation.

Gateways to Opportunity
    Gateways to Opportunity (The Illinois Professional Development System) can guide those seeking career development and enhancement

Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program
    

Great Start Wage Supplement Program
    Information about the Great Start Wage Supplement Program for Illinois child care providers

Healthy Child Care Illinois
    

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
    

Illinois Directors Credential (IDC)
    Information about the Illinois Directors Credential (IDC) for early care and education administrators

Illinois Early Learning
    Illinois Early Learning has a variety of tip sheets to help you as you care for children

Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA)
    Information about Illinois child care resource and referral programs from the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA)

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    Information about the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation for child care centers, preschools and school-age care programs

National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) Accreditation
    Information about the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) Accreditation for child care centers

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
    Information about the field of child care from the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC)
    Information about the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) and accreditation for family child care programs through this organization.

National Child Care Association (NCCA) Credential Programs
    Information about National Child Care Association (NCCA) and the Child Care Professional (CCP) Credential for center child care professionals and the National Administrator Credential (NAC) for child care directors

National Early Childhood Program (NECPA) Accreditation
    Information about the National Early Childhood Program (NECPA) Accreditation for child care centers

Rock Island County Health Department
    

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RELATED DOWNLOADS:

Average Fees for Child Care - Illinois
    

IL Training Calendar - Current
    A calendar of trainings being offered this month in Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, and Warren counties (includes registration form).

IL Training Calendar - Next Month
    A calendar of trainings being offered next month in Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, and Warren counties (includes registration form).

Training Needs Survey
    To help us meet your training needs, CCR&R periodically asks you to complete a Training Needs Survey. You will be notified when the next survey is available.

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