DEC-DAY CARE CRIMINAL CHECKS

Summary

Starting July 1 2026, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood will handle fingerprint‑based criminal history checks for day‑care license applicants, employees and volunteers, taking over from the Department of Children and Family Services. Providers must submit fingerprints to the Illinois State Police, pay a fee for the check, and receive any conviction information upon request. The bill also adds related procedural changes to the Child Care Act of 1969.

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