We recognize that dependable, high-quality child care is critical to parents searching for a job, keeping a job, or attending school or training. Greater Peoria has many resources to make Child Care more accessible and affordable to ensure the success of our workforce.

Greater Peoria has much to offer in the realm of Child Care resources. If you are seeking high-quality child care options for your family or you need assistance accessing child care so that you can work or attend training to improve your skills, this site aims to be a resource to help you navigate this complex system as a parent. 

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Likewise - if you are a provider seeking access to training or resources to improve your capacity, expand your staff, or you are exploring the opportunity to establish your own care center, we are ready to help you get connected to the right partners here in Greater Peoria that can help you find solutions to whatever challenges you might be facing. 

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With collaboration happening on a regional scale with organizations like SAL Child Care Connections, IDCFS, Birth to Five Illinois, the Women's Business Development Center, INCCRRA, Illinois Cares for Kids, and more - support for launching your own business and expanding access to child care for families throughout the region is plentiful; that means that there is growing capacity in the region so families have access to affordable, quality child care to work, grow their careers, and drive economic growth for the entire region.