Posts by ILDOCC Web Team

FYI!! Many of you were in support of closing your programs for 3 hours in order to push back against the changes to the 3 hour rule that has rendered it useless. However, many of you expressed concerns about the short notice. For this reason, we are not going to implement that this Friday, June…

As we shared last Friday, DCFS has sent out notice to childcare providers with the emergency ruling that was filed of the 3-hour rule. This filing included a lot of additional restrictions in how the 3-hour rule can be utilized. This can be viewed using the link below. We have been working closely with our…

Please find attached below the notice to childcare providers in regards to the 3 hour rule. This was filed into emergency ruling effective today. Please pay careful attention to the new restrictions around this policy as they have changed quite a bit from the previous policy guidance. We are aware that these changes make this…

ILDOCC just came out of what has to be the most successful legislative session in our short history. While the results outlined below speak for themselves, its an example of what this organization has built over a short time in terms of grassroots power, legislative savvy, and development of additional legislative champions who are committed to…

There were many questions yesterday in regards to the informational transmittal that went out from DCFS and the language on “Probationary Employees.” There has been some additional language added to the transmittal to clarify this section. The transmittal from DCFS can be found attached below. The new 718-B-DC is also attached. Please download a copy…

Please find below a copy of an informational transmittal from DCFS on 5-22-23. You should have received this from your DCLR, but we wanted to share in case anyone had not received it. There is a new updated 718-B form attached at the end of this email that needs to be used for all future…

For those interested in listening in to the hearing on teacher qualifications with the Child Care and Early Access committee, please use the link below. Several early childhood warriors shared testimony and the opposition to this presented as well. You will hear testimony from members throughout the state, and you will also have the opportunity…

Yesterday was a great day in Springfield! Several warriors for childcare centers were given the opportunity to testify on behalf of HB 3676 and specifically address the staffing crisis. Testimony was provided from programs across the state in front of the Child Care Accessibility and Early Childhood Education Committee of the House of Representatives. A…

We are collecting data to share with JCAR in regards to the supervisory review process in order to benefit our programs and make sure that we have the ability to advocate for ourselves and our businesses. This information is important to ensure JCAR understands the supervisory review process and makes sure that we have ways…

ALERT!! Late last night, HB 3566 passed the House of Representatives with a 107-0 vote!!! This bill is in regards to the 3-hour rule and ensures that this remains in effect permanently for programs. What’s next?? The bill will now be sent to the senate where any amendements will be made and it will be…