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SAL Child Care Connection of Central Illinois is happy to assist you and your family in the important decision of choosing quality child care. A Child Care Referral Specialist will be in contact with you to discuss child care options including location, siblings together in care, costs, transportation, licensing, and quality ratings.

Referrals include:

  • Information on child care options
  • Vacancy checks for child care openings
  • Guidance on using a family, friend, or neighbor as your child care provider
  • Resources and Information on Quality Child Care Benchmarks in Illinois
  • Tips on interviewing child care programs
  • Connection to local and state resources for parents of children with special needs
  • Information on child care licensing by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

Child Care Referral Form