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.

Background Check Portal for Licensed Providers

DCFS Background Check Portal

The background check portal allows licensed providers to:

Conduct a fingerprint search.
Approved administrator/executive can check the status of background checks for all agency and institution and day care center employees.
Upload – Authorization for Background Check forms, (CFS 718-B AI) for child welfare agencies/group homes/institutions; and (CFS 718-B-DC) for day care center employees NOT requiring fingerprinting.
Obtain background check forms.
Get the latest news and FAQ updates surrounding background checks.

Registration is required to use the portal. All information is confidential and shared only with authorized designated administrators. To register:

Go to https://AccountManagement.dcfs.illinois.gov/Register.aspx to register your email account.
Complete the Background Check Portal Access Request Form and send it to: DCFS.BCP.ADMIN@illinois.gov. (Approval takes up to five business days)

Additional assistance

For administrative user assistance or for questions related to the background check portal, please contact us by email at DCFS.BCP.ADMIN@illinois.gov.

Resources

Adam Walsh State Contacts and Procedures for Out of State Child Abuse Registry Checks