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If you are looking for a program in the City of Chicago you can also visit and search the City of Chicago's Early Learning portal.
Learn more about a licensed program's compliance with Illinois Licensing Standards by searching the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Sunshine Illinois Accountability Project website.
Have more questions or looking for more details? There is a local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency that can offer a referral and answer your questions. Find your local CCR&R here.