Families may contact 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care for help finding a child care program or may search online using the Illinois Cares for Kids Child Care Search.
For customized child care referrals, please call 815-758-8149 x241, email our Referral Team at 4CReferrals@four-c.org, or complete this on-line Child Care Referral Intake Form.
Based on communicated needs and preferences, families will receive a free list of local providers that may include; Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes or Group Homes, Preschools or School Age Programs. Families need to have confidence in their child care arrangements. Finding quality, convenient, and affordable child care is not an easy job. Using the links below and reading through the information provided in their referral packet, families have access to resources that will guide them through choosing quality care for their family.
- Information about quality child care, types of care and child care financial assistance is provided on the call.
- Referrals may be mailed, emailed or faxed. All families receive resources that will assist with their child care search.
- Wondering what to look for in a quality child care? Click here to get started.
If you have any questions about the Illinois Cares for Kids Child Care Search call 815-758-8149 x241 or 815-344-5510.
