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.

Advisory Commission Legislative Impact Subcommittee

The Legislative Impact to African American Families subcommittee will review existing and future legislation and/or proposals and recommendations or amendments to existing legislation to be made by the commission.