The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is used by child development majors as a laboratory. Illinois State University Student Employment Illinois State University Student Employment provides a listing service for persons seeking child care. The Dependent Care Assistance Program permits active academic and staff employees of Illinois State University to pay for allowable child care expenses with tax-free dollars. For more information, visit the Human Resources Benefits Section web page for a description of the program. All families who fall within the income categories for their family size are eligible.
All families pay a portion of the cost as a co-payment.
The amount of the family's co-payment is based on income, family size, and number of children in care.