Child Care Resource and Referral of Midwestern Illinois

06/15/2026

Good Morning/Afternoon,
Please be advised that the State of Illinois will observe the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3rd. Therefore, the July Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments will be processed by the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC) on the next business day.
The Comptroller’s Office has indicated that recipients who have chosen to receive payments via direct deposit may see those deposits as early as Wednesday, July 8th. Paper checks will be mailed on Tuesday, July 7th. While the Comptroller’s Office is implementing a new accounting system during this timeframe, no additional delays for CCAP or other payments are expected.
Please note that all payments will continue to be processed, and all providers will still receive payment.
This payment schedule is not related to the transition of programs and services, including the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) from the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Early Childhood (DHS-DEC) to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). All respective agencies are working together with the IOC to ensure communication is appropriately shared about this notice.
You can view your pending payments through the IOC portal here and sign up for notifications on when payments are made. All recipients are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit so future payments are received faster by calling IOC at 217-557-0930. Please direct any questions on CCAP payments to your CCR&R or email IDEC at [email protected].
Thanks,
Thomas Bazan, Chief Fiscal Officer
Illinois Department of Early Childhood
Joe Welbaum, Chief Fiscal Officer
Department of Human Illinois Department of Human Services

06/08/2026

June/July 2026 training available- Register at www.childcareillinois.org or use the QR Code!

06/05/2026

05/19/2026

Last Call!!! Registration ends tomorrow, 5/20/2026.
PALS- Physical Activity Learning Session; Excellent Training Opportunity!

05/14/2026

Get new ideas and information about Physical Activity Learning through the PALS training on Saturday May 23rd 9am-1pm and Saturday May 30th 9am-11am! CDA Area 2: 6 hours
Register at www.childcareillinois.org or [email protected]

04/27/2026

Need a CDA or hours toward a CDA? 12 training hours as well as guidance in preparing for the CDA! Slots available and registration extended! www.childcareillinois.org or [email protected]

04/27/2026

Trauma and Toxic Stress impacts young children- learn about this and strategies to use in the child care program! Registration extended! www.childcareillinois.org or [email protected]

04/27/2026

Join us for training! www.childcareillinois.org or [email protected]
See you there!

04/20/2026

Stop in to see us today 12-2PM at the East Moline Public Library
No appointment necessary!
(Basement floor)

We can answer questions and assist in the process of:
- Child Care Assistance Program
- Becoming a Childcare Provider
- What to Look for When Choosing a Childcare Provider
- Connections to Local Childcare Providers
- Early Head Start Home-Based Services (Family Support)
- Higher Education in the Early Childhood field
- and more!

(We also have free pencils and notepads, so if you weren’t convinced before…)

04/15/2026

The Gateways To Opportunity Scholarship Application is open now!