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Resources for Familes

Starting your search for quality child care options for your family can be challenging and complex. The resources below are available for all families in Greater Peoria to help find the right providers, find resources to enable access affordable child care, and verify the legitimacy of their providers' credentials.

Search for Providers

Ready to start your search for a high-quality Early Learning Program? ExceleRate Illinois includes over 10,000 Early Learning programs across the state. To use the tool, just fill in the fields, select the 'Circle of Quality' that aligns with your expectations, and allow 10-20 seconds for the search to run. 

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If you'd like to learn more about a licensed program's compliance with Illinois Licensing Standards, you can search the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Sunshine Illinois Accountability Project website.

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Parents FAQ
(Child Care Connections)

SAL Child Care Connection of Central Illinois focuses on finding child care tailored to meet each family's needs. As one of the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Centers in Illinois, they are here to help families determine if they qualify for child care assistance - as well as provide services to support providers and grow capacity across the Greater Peoria region. 

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Parents often have many questions when navigating the complex world of Child Care, and SAL CCC has created a very helpful FAQ to help parents get started on their path to securing a spot at a quality provider for their family.

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Resources for Parents

Raising a family is rewarding and challenging and sometimes families can fall on hard times and need a helping hand. Illinois offers several resources for families to help with financial assistance, food and good health. Explore the Illinois Cares for Kids Family Resources page to learn more about: 

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs)

  • Child Welfare System

  • LIHEAP

  • CCR&R Agencies

  • Illinois Healthcare Portal

  • Birth to Five Illinois

  • WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

  • Bright Start

  • Child Care Center Locators

  • Benefits of Early Childhood Education

  • Much, much more!​

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