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As of July 1, 2026, child care licensure is managed by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. For providers, nothing is changing. All licensing representatives and staff remain ready to assist you. If you have questions related to licensure, please reach out to IDEC directly at Questions.IDEC@illinois.gov or your current CCR&R.

Forms and Website Links

Forms

Checklist and Interrogatory for Financial and Statistical Reporting
CFS 2060-1 Request for Extension Related to Filing Audit/Financial Reports: Fillable With lines to complete by hand
Waiver Request
Licensed Child Welfare Agency Management Self Reporting Form
Additional Reporting Guidelines for Residential Performance Contracts and Medicaid Contracts

Website links

Resources

Report

How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect

ONLINE REPORTING FORM

1-800-25-ABUSE(252-2873)

CONTACT DCFS
GENERAL INQUIRIES
312-814-6800 217-785-2509
CONTACT DCFS
ADVOCACY OFFICE
800-232-3798 217-524-2029

Accreditation

This website is intended to provide information about services and resources for children and families in Illinois.

For emergency services, please call 911