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.

Rulemaking

Emergency Notices

The department currently has no Emergency Notices.

First Notices

89 Ill. Adm. Code 302 – Services Delivered by the Department of Children and Family Services (50 Ill. Reg. 15026; October 9, 2026)

89 IAC 302 1^st Notice Page
89 IAC 302 1^st Notice Text

The 45-day first notice period for these rulemakings will expire on November 23, 2026. Illinois DCFS will consider fully all written comments submitted to the department during the first notice period.

Second Notices

The department currently has no rulemakings on Second Notice.