Find Affordable Child Care Near You

We are here to help you find affordable and high-quality child care in your neighborhood.

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Our Parent Consultants Are Here to Guide You!

Quality child care can be hard to find. Our experienced Parent Consultants simplify the process for you by helping you find affordable child care options that fit for your family’s needs. Our dedicated Parent Consultants will work directly with you to:

  1. Assess your family’s needs
  2. Assist you in finding the best child care option for your family
  3. Provide you with a free, customized list of referrals
  4. Help you find affordable, reliable, and convenient child care.

Fathers’ Voices on Child Care

Recent insights from fathers in our community highlight how challenging it can be to balance work, finances, and finding reliable child care. Many shared a need for more support navigating child care options, covering costs, and accessing helpful resources. Our latest survey also revealed that some families aren’t aware of programs like CCAP, WIC, and other supports available to them.

You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our team offers free, personalized support to help you find child care, explore financial assistance, and connect to resources that fit your family.

Fill Out a Child Care Referral Form

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Resources for Finding Child Care

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Get A Child Care Referral

Our Parent Consultants are here to provide you with a free, customized list of child care programs in your area.
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Illinois Cares for Kids

Parents, you can search online for childcare here.
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Discover Different Child Care Options

What’s right for you depends on what your family needs. There are different types of child care settings to consider. Each has its own benefits and limitations.
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Explore Child Care Search Tips and Checklists

Not sure what questions to ask when choosing a provider? Read our Child Care Tips and Checklists to help you during your child care search.

Connect with a Parent Consultant Today!

Our experienced Parent Consultants simplify the process for you by recommending affordable child care fit for your family’s needs. After you complete the form, a Parent Consultant will contact you directly.

Fill out a child care referral request form

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312.823.1100

VIA EMAIL

referrals@actforchildren.org

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Make Change for Illinois’ Children and Families

Take action with us to build strong families and powerful communities by transforming child care and early learning in Illinois, so all our young children can fulfill their life’s potential.

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