Child Care Expense Assistance | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - Day Care Information
2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
312-328-2779
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Alternate Program Phone
877-746-0829
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Primary Program Phone
Websitehttps://dcfs.illinois.gov
Languages
None
Application process
Call for assistance
Documents Required: None
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides website resources for parents, providers and the public interested in licensed child care in Illinois. Other services include:
Information about a licensed childcare facility's history
Licensing standards information
Becoming a daycare provider
Childcare expense assistance
Hotline to file a daycare complaint
Licensed providers can find resources:
Referrals and links
Forms to download
Licensing representative’s contact information
What to expect when a complaint is filed
Training opportunities
The latest news on rule changes, current issues, and a host of other relevant topics.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/16/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DCFS
Child welfare agency. Offers various child and family protection programs and hotlines