startxref Sites that are Head Start-only or Preschool for All-only are not included in these data. 10/25/2020. Document Type. Note: Child care centers serve families and children from 6 weeks old up to age 13. They may fill these capacities as they see fit, as long as the total does not exceed their total capacity. trailer hbbf`b``3 ~ DCFS Currently selected. endobj This website will always contain the most recent version of all documents. 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. 923, effective January 15, 1997; amended at 22 Ill. Reg. Alert Message: Anyone, 6 months of age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Maximum provider/child ratio is (1:12), which includes providers own children under age 12, and with no more than 6 children under age 5 and no more than 3 under 30 months ; OR a school age group consisting of 8 school age children. 0000010181 00000 n This section applies to exemptions granted under any portions of the Child Care Act of 1969. <> The barrier must be one that has been commercially produced for this purpose and should not impede the staffs ability to supervise the children during nap time. Policy Guides - dcfs.illinois.gov 0000006431 00000 n DCFS Currently selected. In its online database, IECAM reports only half-day and full-day sessions, which are typically used to determine daytime point-in-time capacity. <>stream DCFS encourages anyone who plans to provide care covered by the Child Care Act to become licensed through the Department. They may have a total capacity of 20. Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Protecting Children from Domestic Violence, Heart Gallery of Illinois - Children in Need of a Forever Family, Relatives Raising Children/Extended Family Support, Promoting Independence and Self-Sufficiency, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), Action Transmittals and Other Emergency Policies in response to COVID-19, 2023.01 Expanded Capacity Waiver Process, 2022.01 Rules 407, Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers (date extended to February 28, 2023), 2021.02 Involuntary Placement Holds on Licensed Foster Homes, 2021.01 Procedures 300 Appendix B, Allegation 22B, 2020.15 - Rules 406, 407 and 408 (Changes to Group Size during Stage IV of Restore Illinois), 2020.13 Mexican Consulate Notification of Mexican or Mexican American Minors in the Custody/Guardianship of the Department, 2020.12 Rules 384 Appendix A, Matrix of Behavior Treatment Techniques, 2020.11 Procedures 314, Educational Services, 2020.10 P302.388 Intact Family Services Unsuccessful Case Closings, 2020.09 P302.388 Intact Family Services Case Categories, 2020.08 - Rules and Procedures 300, Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2020.06 - Procedures 302.Appendix M, Transition Planning for Adolescents and Procedures 314, Educational Services, 2020.05 - Procedures 302.360, Health Care Services; andProcedures 315, Permanency Planning, 2020.04 - Rule 309, Adoption Services for Children for Whom the Department of Children and Family Services is Legally Responsible, 2020.03 - Rules and Procedures 300, Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2020.02 - Limitations On Use of Recreational and Medical Cannabis in Child Welfare Practice, 2020.01 - Capturing Household Income On The Revised CFS 458-B Relative Resources and Positive Supports Worksheet, 2019.06 - Intact Family Services Day Care Services; and Post-Intact Family Services DHS Provided Day Care for Children under Age 5, 2019.05 - Rules 402 Family First Model Foster Home Standards, 2019.03 - Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol, 2019.02 Appeal of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Findings, 2019.01 Tuition and Fee Waivers for Youth Served by the Department, 2018.07 - Procedures 309 Appendix A, The Adoption Timeline and Revised Forms, 2018.05 Dental Examination Requirements, 2018.03 - Section 302.410 Subsidized Guardianship Program (KinGAP), 2018.02 - Section 302.310, Adoption Assistance, 2017.10 - COA Reimbursement for POS Agencies, 2017.09 - Quality of Care Concerns Applicant, 2017.08 - License Exempt School-Age and Youth Programs, 2017.07 - Normalcy Parenting and the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard, 2017.06 Prior Authorization of Court-Ordered Services, 2016.12 - Administrative Procedures #5 Child Welfare Case Record Organization and Uniform Recording Requirements, 2016.10 -Safety Plans Replaces PG 2014.20, 2016.08 - Allegation of Harm #86 Neglect by Agency, 2016.07 - CFS 307 Indian Child Welfare Advocacy Program Intake Form, 2016.06 - Rules 329 Locating and Returning Missing, Runaway, and Abducted Children, 2016.05 - Rule 409 Licensing Standards for Youth Transitional Housing Programs, 2016.03 - Staff Immunizations in Licensed Day Care Facilities, 2016.02 - Legislative Update for Licensed Day Care Facilities, 2015.18 - Mandatory School Attendance Exemptions, 2015.15 - Illinois Foster Child and Youth Bill of Rights, 2015.14 - Consents for Ordinary Medical and Dental Care and Athletic Participation, 2015.13 - Procedures 314, Education Services, 2015.10 - Educational Documentation in Day Care Homes, 2015.05 - Day Care Staff Immunization Guidelines, 2015.04 - Intake Holds on Child Care Agencies and Institutions, 2015.03 - Legislative Update for Foster Home Licensing Staff, 2015.02 - Legislative Update for Permanency and Adoption Staff, 2014.19 - Change in the KinGap Subsidized Guardianship Program, 2014.18 - Acceptance of Delinquent Minors for Placement and Services, 2014.16 - Recording of AFCARS Required Information, 2014.14 - Swimming Pools and Water Hazards In Foster Family Homes, 2013.09 - Part 300 Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect & Part 336 Appeal of Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Findings, 2013.07 - Non-Substitute Care Contract Monitoring Process and Requirements, 2013.03 - Clinical Intervention for Placement Preservation (CIPP), 2013.02 - Creating and Opening Intact Family and Payment Only Cases, 2013.01 - Reinstatement of Parental Rights Through Adoption, 2012.08 - Revised Group/Day Care Home Fire Inspection Instructions, 2012.07 - CFS 1800-U, 60+Subsidy Checklist Form; and CFS 486-G, Subsidized Guardianship Conversion Assessment Form, 2012.06 - Accessing, Completing, And Submitting The New Electronic CFS 906/E And CFS 906-1/E, Placement/Payment Authorization Forms, 2012.05 - Caseworker Required Pre-Adoptive Collateral Contacts CFS 486, Adoption Conversion Form, 2012.04 - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to Children for Whom DCFS is Legally Responsible, 2012.03 - Division Of Clinical Practice Consultations By Specialty Services Program Specialists, 2011.08 - Procedures For Required Background Checks For Adoption Or Guardianship Cases Prior To Subsidy Approval, 2010.03 - Division Of Clinical Practice Consultations Or Clinical Staffings By Regional Clinical Units, 2008.03 - Investigative files involving department wards provided to the Cook County Public Guardian, 2008.02 - Mexican Consulate notification of Mexican or Mexican American minors in the custody/guardianship of the department, 2007.16 - Department Compliance with Federal Regulations, 2007.06 - Family Reunification Support Special Service Fee, 2006.02 - Creating and Opening Cases in SACWIS, 2005.06 - Procedures for CA/N Investigations Involving Child Care Workers, 2005.05 - Matching For Adoption & Permanency Unit (MAP), 2005.01 - Final Findings in Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations, 2003.12 - Type Service Code 0118 Case Management Only Services, 2003.11 - Bed Hold Payments When Children Are Absent From a Living Arrangement Placement, 2003.01 - Clinical Review Notice of Placement Change-Cook County Only, 2002.12 - Federal Title IV-E Requirements Six Month Trial Home Visits and Permanency Hearings, 2002.10 - Reimbursement for Business Use of Personal Phones, 2002.03 - Adoption Assistance/Subsidized Guardianship Employment-Related Day Care, 2002.02 - Amending Adoption & Guardianship Assistance Agreements, 2001.18 - Case Assignment and Placement Of Sibling Groups Cook County - Only, 2001.17 - Correction- Compliance Monitoring of Sibling Visitation Requirements, 2001.16 - Home of Relative Licensing and Permanency Initiative, 2001.07 - Foster Home Licensing Violations & Enforcement History Review, 2001.05 - Adoption Recruitment and Placement Between Agencies, 2001.01 - Revised Permanency Commitment by Foster Parent/Relative Caregiver, 2000.16 - Case Assignment & Placement of Sibs-Cook County, 2000.07 - Screen for Need for Home Services Program-DHS/ORS, 2000.03 - Prohibition of Falsification of Records, 2000.02 - Redacting Police Reports From CANTS Files, 1999.14 - Emergency Assistance Program Referral Protocol, 1999.07 - Treatment Referrals for Victims of Sexual Abuse, 1999.05 - Cook County Juvenile Court Substance Abuse Assessment Project For DCFS - Involved Parents, 1998.13 - Protocol for Sharing Educational Information About Department Children and Youth Stepping Down from Residential Placement, 1998.04 - Independent Utilization Reviews(UIR), 1993.06 - Timely Filing of Petitions To Terminate Parental Rights. 0000011641 00000 n The centers included are those whose regulation status is exempt and whose center type is Child Care Center, CCC Park/Recreation only, or Preschool.. Section 407 - Illinois General Assembly ilearning: DCFS Licensing Required Training - INCCRRA See below. 9215, effective August 15, 1983; amended at 8 Ill. Reg. Welcome to the newly-revised - Illinois 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. Plan regarding drop-off/pick-up procedures. endobj This page contains all the Policy Guides currently in effect. 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. 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. 0000000016 00000 n To find out if your day care facility is in an area of substantial to high transmission please visit theCDCorIDPH websitefor county level transmission. 0000003907 00000 n Affirmation that each teacher and assistant is qualified per the licensing standards under which the program operates. 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. Eligibility By definition, under the Child Care Act, a day care home includes family homes which receive more than 3 up to a maximum of 12 children for less than 24 hours per day. 225 ILCS 10/2.18. 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. 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. In this case, they may serve 20 children in a full-day session, or they may serve, for example, 20 2-year-old children in a morning session and 20 4-year-old children in an afternoon session. Only new cribs manufactured on or after June 28, 2011, must be in place. Training Requirements. 0000002816 00000 n An infected persons period of infectiousness begins two calendar days before the onset of symptoms (for a symptomatic person) or two calendar days before the positive sample was obtained (for an asymptomatic person) and continues until they meet criteria for discontinuing home isolation. Licensed providers will find a host of resources, from referrals and links, to forms to download, find your licensing representatives contact 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. Training Requirements Exit doors must be kept clear of equipment and debris at all times; A safe and sanitary water supply shall be maintained. 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 Latest data: FY2022 (July 1, 2021 June 30, 2022). endobj PDF CQIP Resources - Illinois State Board of Education RULES 407, LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS SUBPART K: REOPENING OF DAY CARE CENTERS DATE: May 29, 2020 TO: All Day Care Licensing Representatives, Supervisors and Administrators FROM: Marc D. Smith, Acting Director EFFECTIVE: Immediately I. Find your nearest vaccination location at. | CFS 602 Medical Report on an Adult in a Child Care Facility Illinois Child care centers do not serve children younger than 6 weeks old. Groups shall be cared for in separate rooms per licensing standards under which the program operates. The utilization of an Early Childhood Assistant/School Age Assistant in this capacity, cannot exceed 25% of staffing personnel. They may have a total capacity of 20. This can be done by contacting 1 (877)746-0829 or visiting our website https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Welcome.aspx. Last Updated Date on Document. endobj Local (toll): (217) 524-2606. Download Policy Guides in PDF format. 11366, effective August 1, 1996, for a maximum of 150 days; emergency expired December 28, 1996; amended at 21 Ill. Reg. (It might coincidentally be the same in a few cases.) <> Additional qualified vaccinated staff members designated as support can float between classrooms in order to relieve primary staff, help with cleaning, mealtime etc. In order to provide the level of supervision required to adhere to the following health and safety requirements, the following child-to-staff ratios must always be maintained during the program day. 16138, effective September 18, 2020. Children must never be left unattended. Differences result from the following conditions: INCCRRA notes that because of data reporting processes, some sessions may not be included in the data. Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License. 0000001056 00000 n The licensee shall identify those areas in the home used for child care. Walls of rooms that children use shall be free of carpeting, fabric or plastic products. A caregiver who relies upon outdoor space shared with other residents in a multiple family dwelling shall have a written agreement with the other residents or the owners of the outdoor area authorizing the use of the space by the Group Day Care Home and the children cared for. The purpose of the orientation is to educate potential day care home providers about the rules and procedures that govern day care homes and the license application process. Sessions not included in this count are evening, overnight, and weekend. There shall be: A minimum of 35 square feet of floor space for each child in care; and. Programs that had previously been approved for day care licensing exemptions and those that now seek exemptions have been and will be approved strictly as an exemption from DCFS licensure. If you provide care for only three or fewer children under the age of thirteen, including your own, or children from a single household or only children related to you, then you may be license-exempt. Particularly in areas of substantial to high transmission as defined by the CDC, day cares should encourage staff and children who are not fully vaccinated to wear a mask outdoors when in crowded settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with other people who are not fully vaccinated. 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. Differences result from the following conditions: INCCRRA notes that, because of data reporting processes, some sessions may not be included in the data. 0000006269 00000 n Illinois family child care licensing: Types of licenses, Up to eight children under 12 years of age, with no more than six children under 5 years and no more than two children under 30 months; OR. Licensed providers will find a host of resources, from referrals and links, to forms to download, find your licensing representative's contact information, what to expect when a complaint has been made, training opportunities, and all the latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a host of other relevant topics. 131 0 obj Job Requisition ID: 26807 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Closing Date/Time: 05/11/2023 INCCRRA collects these data for purposes of parental referral, rather than for the specific purposes of the design of IECAM. If you have a question about a form in particular, please contact your licensing representative. Illinois Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers - Daycare.com Prior to any changes in Guidance or rule, DCFS will evaluate recommendations of the CDC and IDPH to ensure a safe transition to lessened restrictions. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Specialist. Children and staff should wash their hands before and after playground use. FRC has an written complaint corporate and procedure that incorporate the standards (96.41) or provides a reproduce of such policy and approach, including get contact for the Customer Registry, to client(s) at one time which adoption our contract is signed or in the koffer of birth parents, prior in placement 96.41(a), [225 ILCS 10/9.1b . 0000001795 00000 n There two different types of licenses for in-home child care in Illinois. 0000010969 00000 n Day cares may permit face coverings to be removed while eating, drinking, or sleeping; when individuals are outdoors; while playing a musical instrument if necessary; and, for staff, when alone in classrooms or offices with the door closed. 4502, effective March 15, 2005; amended at 34 Ill. Reg. endobj 11079, effective June 12, 2020, for the remainder of the 150 days; emergency amendment to emergency rule at 44 Ill. Reg. Child Welfare Specialist - Foster Home Licensing Specialist Home - ExceleRate Illinois 0000093407 00000 n The capacity of your home child care will depend on the ages of the children and if you have an assistant or not. | IL_CENTER_OCT_2020 1.36 MB. endobj Communication plan regarding how the provider will inform parents, guardians, and staff of COVID-19 positive cases and/or exposures at the facility. Centers that are not required to be licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). As you prepare to open your own in-home preschool or child care as a Day Care Home or Group Day Care Home, you will need to meet certain indoor and outdoor requirements. Commonly used provider forms - Illinois <> DCFS uses the term day care center (instead of child care center). Couple sues Lombard day care where infant daughter died FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS EXEMPT FROM LICENSING. Types of Licenses [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] Para Espaol, margue aqu. 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. Section 407.380 Equipment and Materials. endobj Differences result from the following conditions: Total capacity is not the same as enrollment. 877-275-3227, DCFS Guidance for Licensed Day Care and License Exempt School Age Care: September 2022 Update, Illinois Early Care and Education Services Map, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), revised public health guidanceand FAQ document, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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. The basement must have two exits. Child care centers do not necessarily report all of their sessions, and thus all of their age-range capacities, to INCCRRA. SECTION 407.380 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. information, what to expect when a complaint has been made, training opportunities, and all the latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a During this pandemic, many families are exploring learning pods or group learning settings and may be bringing children to a home or multiple homes with a tutor or parent in an effort to oversee or enhance remote learning. <>/Metadata 22 0 R/Pages 21 0 R/StructTreeRoot 24 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 128 0 R>> APPENDIX H Playground Surfacing & Critical Height. They may have a total capacity of 20. %PDF-1.7 % as long as the support staff member washes hands, uses hand sanitizer, and changes all PPE prior to switching rooms. 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. PDF Policy Guide 2022.01 Rule 407, Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers Take some time and dive in--open up the tabs and explore! The identified areas minus any special use areas shall be measured to calculate the square footage available for child care. For infants and toddlers, a temperature of 68F to 82F shall be maintained during the summer or air-conditioning months; A facility in which a wood-burning stove or fireplace has been installed and that is used during the hours that child care is provided shall provide a written plan of how the stove or fireplace will be used and what actions will be taken to ensure the childrens safety when in use; All walls and surfaces shall be maintained free from lead paint and from chipped or peeling paint. where to find help with your childcare expenses, how to make a complaint, etc. 24937, effective January 1, 1985; amended at 16 Ill. Reg. Please refer toPublic Health Interim Guidance for Pre-K-12 Schools and Day CarePrograms for Addressing COVID-19issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Safe Kids. State of Illinois hiring DAY CARE LICENSING REPRESENTATIVE - LinkedIn 0000001752 00000 n <> 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. Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers. However, the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD), in partnership with the Illinois Departments of Human Services (IDHS) and Children and Family Services (IDCFS), has established a structure and system for child care providers to apply for an emergency child care license to provide care for essential workers.
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