Illinois Child Care Act Of 1969

The Illinois Child Care Act of 1969 is the primary Illinois statute that authorizes the state to license, regulate, and monitor child care facilities, child care institutions, day care centers, and day care homes. Administered largely through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the law sets operational standards, health and safety rules, and background check mandates to protect children in out-of-home care . . .