For up-to-date information, please go to the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD). Click here!

 

Attendance Exemption Form 

Child care programs paid through the Child Care Assistance Program may be eligible to receive an attendance exemption to lessen the financial impact of certain events which are beyond the control of the program.

For the months of December, January, and February DHS is paying for full eligible days regardless of attendance.  For programs above 50% full eligibility days will be paid without any additional documentation.  For programs/families below 50% but still enrolled, full eligible days will be paid if an Covid exemption form is included. Click here for the form.

In addition, all parent copays will be adjusted to $1.25 during the months of January and February 2021.  If the copay was already less than $1.25, it will remain at the lower amount.  This is an automatic change and should be on the provider child care certificate.

More resources are coming to help you.  We understand this is an uncertain time and changing minute by minute.  Please frequent the GOECD website often.  In addition, we will post updates as we receive them on our facebook page.

 

CCAP Provider Required Training

CCAP Providers must complete health and safety trainings.

Child Care Resource Service (CCRS) staff are ready to assist you and to answer any questions you may have. We want you to succeed and meet the deadline. Your services are essential to the program and the parents you serve. Thank you for your understanding and timely attention to meeting this deadline.

Child care providers receiving CCAP funds MUST be members of the Gateways Registry and track their training, credentials and certifications in the Registry. Registry membership must be renewed every year. To become a Registry member visit the Gateways website.

What training is required?

*Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter Training - offered online through DCFS or in person.  Check the CCRS training calendar for a training near you.

*CPR/First Aid Certification - 100% reimbursement available. (Offered in-person only)

For additional information on finding, taking, or reporting your training or to register for a class, please call CCRS at 800-325-5516 or 333-3252 option 3.

Information on becoming a provider

• Licensed -Exempt Provider (NOT licensed by DCFS)
• Licensed Providers

Rates

• Payment Rates

Payment

Payments can take up to 30 days to be received once a billing is entered.  A payment is not considered late until it has been over 30 days.  Payments can tracked on the DHS website.

Payment Options

There are three options for getting paid by the State. They are paper check, direct deposit and the new debit card system (Tarjeta de Débito MasterCard® de Illinois). Click here to check out the different payment options.

Tarjeta de Débito MasterCard de Illin) Click here to learn more.

Forms for Providers

• Rate Certification Form/ Rate Sheet (en español)
• W9 Form
• IVR Telephone Billing Agreement Form (en español)
• Payment Option Form

The Authorization for Background Check Form and Fingerprinting Confirmation Form are sent directly from Child Care Resource Service.

Clarification of Policy for Licensed Exempt Providers