| SOURCE: Adopted and codified at 7 Ill. Reg. PURPOSE The purpose of this Policy Transmittal is to issue EMERGENCY amendments to Rules 407. day care homes, day care centers, and group day care homes. This number operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summary of Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers The following is a summary of the licensing standards for day care centers. For additional information on DCFSs definition of day care centers, see Section 407.45 of the state administrative code. Centers may serve children in full-day or half-day sessions. These individuals should be referred to a medical provider for evaluation, treatment, and information about when they can return to the day care facility. PURPOSE: Policy Guide 2020.07 issued on February 25, 2021 is extended to February 28, 2023. Take some time and dive in--open up the tabs and explore! Ongoing, on-site supervision will be provided by the Director of the Licensed Day Care Center, and mentoring/coaching by an Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Worker qualified-mentor. The capacity of your home child care will depend on the ages of the children and if you have an assistant or not. Post written notice outside each day care room if the room is temporarily being led by an Early Childhood Assistant/School Age Assistant serving in a temporary Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Worker (lead teacher) assignment; and; Keep a log of each day care room that is being serviced by an Early Childhood Assistant/School Age Assistant in the temporary lead position, that includes the classroom, staff names and dates of temporary assignment. 131 0 obj Agency : Department of Children and Family ServicesClosing Date/Time: 05/04/2023Salary:See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. The age group included in this total capacity is Toddler, 24 35 months. 0000011641 00000 n endobj Our mission is to ensure that every child has access to a home away from home that helps them realize their full potential. These correspond approximately to full-day and half-day. DCFS Currently selected. In the event that handguns and/or other firearms and ammunition are stored on the premises, parents or guardians must be notified; Swimming pools located in areas accessible to children must be fenced and secured with a locked gate; Healthy household pets, that present no danger to children, are permitted. Note on full-day and half-day sessions: Child care centers report capacity by individual sessions. 0000009442 00000 n In such circumstances, in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, a facility is at significant risk of having to close multiple rooms and maintain operations with fewer staff. HVO0~i8Mnl6MR f9;}>_t)Y qYNgwNe~rXr&?J|st'=J2Re6sVwR^4bPf*8AN,!,/N}*`5kw|n55.U(/6|. The local health department will assess exposures and determine which individual(s) will be placed in quarantine and for how long due to close contact with a COVID-19 positive case. 11079, effective June 12, 2020, for the remainder of the 150 days; emergency amendment to emergency rule at 44 Ill. Reg. Regulation. Repeated exposures result in an increased amount of time of exposure; the longer a person is exposed to an infected person, the higher the risk of exposure/transmission. 13076, effective August 15, 2012; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. hbbf`b``3 ~ Children must never be left unattended. Referred for Enforcement: Administrative Order of Closure. Centers should develop and maintain a list of qualified substitutes in the event staff are out sick. In this case, they will have two age range capacities of 20 (sum of 40) but a total capacity of 20. Centers may serve children in full-day or half-day sessions. endobj PART 407 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS. This website will always contain the most recent version of all documents. In this case, they will have two age-range capacities of 20 (sum of 40) but a total capacity of 20. Welcome to ILDOCC. The total reported capacity for a license-exempt child care center is NOT the sum of the capacities of the individual age ranges (6 wks 1 yr, 2 yrs, 3-4 and 5-K). This number reflects total capacity for all children 0 through 5. endobj However, if portable bedding is used for napping, then removed, the licensing representative shall approve the use of only 35 square feet of space for each child if the applicant/licensee has adequate storage space for the bedding materials and the bedding materials are removed before and after nap time. 0000003670 00000 n Geographic region: These data are available by state, county, township, state House district, state Senate district, congressional district, ISBE region, IDHS region, municipality, unit and elementary school district, and Chicago Community Area. %%EOF FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS EXEMPT FROM LICENSING, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 0000010969 00000 n Childcare Centers DCFS Licensed (Applies Only to Childcare Centers) DCFS-Summary of Licensing Requirement for Day Care Centers (PDF) Mission Statement Illinois Birth to 5 Program Standards, page 6 Curriculum Preschool curriculum decision-making tool kit (PDF) Preschool for All curriculum criteria (PDF) We work with experienced educators and child care providers to help them start their own child care or preschool out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States Job Description Location: Mount Vernon, IL, US, 62864-8175. Walls of rooms that children use shall be free of carpeting, fabric or plastic products. Creating Compelling Lessons Plans for Toddlers, How To Get A Child Care License In Nevada: The Simplified Guide, Up to eight children under 12 years of age, with no more than five under 5 years old and no more than three under 24 months; or. For more on licensing in Illinois, see the following posts: Illinois Family Child Care Licensing: An Overview 163 0 obj September 2022 update : The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has updated the Restore Illinois Licensed Day Care Guidance and License Exempt School-Age Guidance. 0000004184 00000 n Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers. 0 DCFS uses the term day care center (instead of child care center). 4700, effective March 22, 2010; amended at 36 Ill. Reg. Baby Safe Haven Law Information ; Day Care Information; Health and Safety Tips for Children; Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect; Protecting Children from Domestic Violence; Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Runaways and Missing Kids; Substance Abuse Services and Assistance; Loving Homes. If the number of unrelated children you provide care for, is more than three (including your own children under age 12), you will need to obtain a child care license from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Child Care Licensing Agency Illinois Department of Children & Family Services 406 East Monroe Street, Station 60 Springfield, IL 62701-1498 Phone: (217) 785-2688 Fax: (217) 782-6446 Illinois Daycare Listings Child Care Subsidy Agency Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Child Care and Family Services 400 West Lawrence, 3rd Floor This page contains all the Policy Guides currently in effect. call Childhelp, 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453), or your local CPS In this case, they will have two age-range capacities of 20 (sum of 40) but a total capacity of 20. In the event of a documented COVID-19 positive test and/or exposure of an Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Worker (lead teacher), that requires the staff to isolate (in the case of a positive test) or quarantine (in the case of an exposure) in accordance with CDC and local health department direction5, the assigned Early Childhood Assistant/School Age Assistant for that classroom may serve as the Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Worker (lead teacher), for a time frame not to exceed 14 days, to ensure children and families receive continuity of service. 0000001056 00000 n Last Updated Date on Document. Only new cribs manufactured on or after June 28, 2011, must be in place. 401: Standards for Chilld Welfare Agencies, 377: Facilities and Programs Exempt from Licensure, 381: Advertising by Unlicensed Facilities, Optional State of Illinois Email Encryption Process, Interim Conditional Early Childhood Teacher Policy. Source of definition: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Safe Kids. The facility must be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of observable hazards. Please note that a family which is eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program may only use their CCAP certificate in a setting that is either exempt from licensure (e.g., a day care home that receives 3 or fewer children) or one that is licensed by the Department. Licensed providers will find a host of resources, from referrals and links, to forms to download, find your licensing representatives contact Vaccinated staff limit the amount of transmission and promote continued care while reducing the risk of having to close the entire facility in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak because fully vaccinated adults do not have to quarantine if they are a close contact, except in limited circumstances. 130 0 obj Under general supervision, this position will complete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children. endstream The remainder may be a public park, playground or another outdoor recreation area within walking distance (1000 feet) of the Group Day Care Home provided the caregiver or an adult assistant accompany children to this outdoor area. Day Care Homes and Group Day Care Homes must have the following: In addition to the above requirements, Group Day Care Homes must also meet the following requirements: Meet Gloria Morales Nova, Director of Banana Fana Preschool. 0000006404 00000 n 4502, effective March 15, 2005; amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 877-275-3227, Child Care: License-Exempt Child Care Centers, Illinois Early Care and Education Services Map, Part 377. 923, effective January 15, 1997; amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 0000006269 00000 n 137 0 obj [226 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 507 507 507 507] 0000010181 00000 n Forms for Children in Licensed Care: CFS 428 Application/Record of Child Information; CFS 593 Consents to Day Care Providers; CFS 600 Certificate of Child General Exam; CFS 1050-51 Summary of Licensing Standards on Day Care Housing INCCRRA collects these data for purposes of parental referral, rather than for the specific purposes of the design of IECAM. 0000004011 00000 n 0000007759 00000 n <]/Prev 124561/XRefStm 1427>> Hot tubs must have locked covers or be inaccessible to children; Free-hanging cords on blinds, shades, and drapes must be tied or kept out of reach of children. 129 0 obj Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License. They may have a total capacity of 20. | endobj For past years, there are some differences in the data definition/description, compared with the most recent year. Summary of Licensing Standards for Day Care Homes, Summary of Licensing Standards for Group Day Care Homes, Part 406 Section 406.13: Number and Ages of Children Served, Part 408 Section 408.65: Number and Ages of Children Served, Part 408 Appendix H Chart of Number and Ages of Children Served. Unvaccinated staff should be assigned to the same group of children each day for the duration of the program session. Therefore the total licensed capacity reported here may not be identical to the true total licensed capacity. Types of Licenses <> Home Requirements. xref We work with experienced educators and child care providers to help them start their own child care or preschool out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. 127 0 obj See below. endobj 139 0 obj For national child abuse information, Safe Kids. 0000003049 00000 n 0000003599 00000 n Data are not available by municipality for 2007 and earlier. <>stream hb```b``Me`c``bd@ AG6VqS !H2PIVk.|3;O3mFCQn>`V9`J PNZZZ4gRNvED3ebp`ay&El91gNm`0Qc YiB hb`pga~c+9mg`|e`40 Fx May 2022 update: The CDC has released an Operational Guidance for K-12 schools and early care and education programs to support safe in-person learning. Training Requirements. WARNING: Site will be down from 8-12PM CT. INFORMATION: Il.gov is a great site to visit. endobj This post is part of our series on Illinois family child care licensing. Ammunition must be kept locked in storage separate from the firearm. 0000001795 00000 n Day care facilities should communicate their strategies and any changes in plans to staff and families, and directly to older children, using accessible materials and communication channels, in a language and at a literacy level that staff, families, and children understand. When considering whether and/or how to combine groups of children, please consider the following: The lowest risk of COVID-19 transmission is when groups of children are not combined, and staff do not move between the groups of children. 140 0 obj In its online database, IECAM reports only half-day and full-day sessions, which are typically used to determine daytime point-in-time capacity. Playground toys (e.g., balls, etc.) Individuals who exhibit or self-report a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit/38 degrees Celsius or currently have known symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, fatigue, muscle and body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting, or diarrhea, may not enter day care facilities. Report the positive COVID-19 test or exposure to IDPH; Report the positive COVID-19 test or exposure to the Day Care Licensing Representative; Notify parents/guardians of the positive COVID-19 test or exposure; and. 0000002816 00000 n The test results must be posted in an area visible to parents; A draft-free temperature of 65F to 75F shall be maintained during the winter months or heating season. 0000037716 00000 n ILDOCC has partnered with members This information will be updated as the State continues progressing through the Restore Illinois stages and COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for younger children. If a private water supply is used instead of an approved public water supply, the applicant shall supply written records of current test results indicating the water supply is safe for drinking. PART 407 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS The General Assembly's Illinois Administrative Code database includes only those rulemakings that have been permanently adopted. 133 0 obj At least one must exit directly to the outside at ground level; First-aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, tools, gardening equipment and other hazardous materials must be stored in places inaccessible to children; Handguns are prohibited on the premises except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the Day Care Home; Any other firearm must be kept disassembled, without ammunition, in a locked storage facility inaccessible to children. A Group Day Care Home operator relying upon a cooperative or lending arrangement to meet the equipment requirements shall provide a copy of a written agreement specifying which required equipment are covered by the agreement. January 31, 2022 Page | 3 Executive Order 2021-28 The Executive Order 2021-282 which was issued by Governor Pritzker on October 22, 2021, and amended and revised in Executive Order 2021-303 on November 12, 2021, remains in effect and all licensed or licensed-exempt day care facilities are required to comply with its mandates. In such situations where a visitor is not able to medically tolerate a face covering, strict social distancing shall be observed. 0000003959 00000 n [250 0 0 0 0 0 833 0 333 333 0 0 250 333 250 0 500 500 500 0 500 0 0 500 500 500 333 0 0 0 0 0 0 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 778 389 0 778 667 944 722 778 611 778 722 556 667 722 722 1000 0 722 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 0 556 278 833 556 500 0 0 444 389 333 556 0 0 0 500] No license exempt program shall serve a school age child during the school day if that child is enrolled in a school district that is requiring physical attendance on that day. The home must have been tested for radon within the last three years. 0000001427 00000 n If they are related and but not from the same household, the limit is 3 children. TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICESSUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE PART 407 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS, SUBPART A: INTRODUCTION, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY. Under the guidelines of providing legal care, submitting necessary forms, and passing background checks, you will be able to receive payments at the License-exempt rate from IL DHS to care for children who are receiving state assistance. where to find help with your childcare expenses, how to make a complaint, etc. This section applies to exemptions granted under any portions of the Child Care Act of 1969. Part 377. Hot tubs must have locked covers or be inaccessible to children; Free-hanging cords on blinds, shades, and drapes must be tied or kept out of reach of children. Child care centers do not necessarily report all of their sessions, and thus all of their age-range capacities, to INCCRRA. This Plan should include an Enhanced Risk Management Plan (ERMP), a personal protective equipment (PPE) Operational Plan, and an Enhanced Staffing Plan. An operable fire extinguisher and a flashlight in working order; Protective coverings for all electrical outlets within reach of young children; At least one operating smoke detector on every floor in each room where children nap or sleep, including basements and occupied attics; Partitions or sturdy barriers to prevent contact with any fixed space heater, fireplace, radiator or other heating sources in areas occupied by children; Written plans for evacuation in case of emergency; Fire and tornado drills must be conducted and documented monthly; An operable telephone available on the premises; Water temperature must be no higher than 115 F at faucets for childrens hand washing sinks. Note: On January 12, 2022, IDPH and ISBE released a revised public health guidanceand FAQ document for K-12 schools. Day care facilities should follow regular hand washing and sanitation procedures outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406, 407, and 408. SECTION 407.380 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. ", https://www.cdc.gov//schools/child-care-guidance.html. Up to eight children under 12 years of age, with no more than six under 5 years and no more than two under 30 months, or, Up to eight pre-school children if no child is under age 3; or, Up to a total of 12 children between three and six years of age, or. Differences result from the following conditions: INCCRRA notes that because of data reporting processes, some sessions may not be included in the data.

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