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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.43 - Termination of Residential Care

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a)
				Termination of care in the child care institution for those persons over age 18
				shall occur no later than 90 days following completion of a public school
				secondary education program or the individual's eligibility for such an
				educational program, as specified in Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 122, par.
				10-20.12, whichever occurs first.
b) The institution shall have a written
				policy pertaining to the conditions which children may be terminated from
				institutional care and served in a less restrictive placement.
c) Termination of institutional care shall be
				part of the ongoing program planning for the child's care and treatment. A
				discharge plan shall specify the child's behavioral objectives to be achieved
				through the institution's treatment program. Minimal behavioral criteria for
				the child's discharge shall be specified if there is no permanent physical or
				mental incapacity which would otherwise prevent the child from living in a less
				restrictive environment. A diagnosis of emotional disturbance or mental illness
				shall not void the institution's obligation to specify behavioral criteria for
				discharge planning.
d) The child
				and family shall participate in the planning for termination of institutional
				care to the best of their ability and insofar as such planning with the family
				is feasible. They shall be helped to understand the reasons for
				termination.
e) A report on the
				child's current situation and documentation pertaining to his health, birth,
				family, legal status, school and religious affiliation shall be provided to the
				child's parent or guardian at the time care is terminated.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.44 - Buildings

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a) Buildings shall
				be maintained in compliance with state and local ordinances for health, safety
				and sanitation.
b) The institution
				shall receive inspection annually and clearance from:
1) the Illinois Department of Public Health
				or local health department; and
2)
				the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, or designated local fire
				departments.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.45 - Grounds

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The grounds of the institution shall be well
				drained and maintained in safe condition. Debris shall be removed and hazardous
				conditions remedied with safety devices such as fences, barriers and outdoor
				lighting.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.46 - Equipment

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a) The institution
				shall provide, store and maintain equipment necessary to carry out the
				functions of its various services and programs.
b) There shall be communication provided by
				telephone or other inter-communication system between buildings and units for
				reaching staff and children.
c)
				Recreation equipment used shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.47 - Records and Reports

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a) The
				institution shall maintain records on each child receiving services and all
				agency personnel, and in addition, shall submit certain reports as prescribed
				by the Department. These records and reports shall be confidential. Authorized
				representatives of the Department shall have access to the records and reports.
				All persons with access to the records and reports shall respect their
				confidential nature.
b) The
				institution shall submit to the Department of Children and Family Services such
				periodic and special reports as may be required.
c) The institution shall state in the child's
				record and shall report to the child's parent, guardian and the Department
				licensing representative any unusual incidents or serious occurrences involving
				children. These incidents and occurrences shall be reported immediately by
				telephone, fax or other electronic means to the Department licensing
				representative and confirmed in writing within 48 hours after the occurrence.
				These incidents and occurrences (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 331 (Unusual Incidents))
				include serious accident or injury requiring extensive medical care or
				hospitalization; death; arrest; alleged abuse or neglect; major fire or other
				emergency situations; or any serious incident which results in legal action by
				or against the institution, which affects any child or children, personnel, or
				conduct of the institution.
d) A
				permanent record and master file card shall be maintained for every child under
				care which shall include:
1) name, birthdate,
				sex, race, religion and legal status of the child;
2) names, addresses and telephone numbers of
				parents, significant relatives, guardian, referring agency and social
				worker;
3) dates of admission and
				termination of care;
4) information
				pertaining to the circumstances and reasons for termination of care;
5) names, relationship, address and telephone
				number of the persons with whom the child resides following termination of
				care;
6) summaries of evaluation
				conferences; and
7) the child's
				health, including current health evaluations, medical and dental reports,
				psychological and psychiatric examination reports, illnesses, treatment and
				persons providing treatment, charting of medication including type, dosage,
				time and signature of persons dispensing the medication, any history of
				alcoholism or drug addiction.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.48 - Records Retention

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Personnel, general and financial
				records required of the institution shall be maintained for five years.
				Children's records shall be maintained for five years after the child reaches
				the age of majority.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.49 - Transportation

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A child care institution or maternity center
				providing transportation services on a regular basis shall comply with the
				driver licensing, Rules of the Road, financial responsibility, vehicle
				equipment and vehicle inspection provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625
				ILCS 5 ].
a) The driver of a vehicle
				transporting children on behalf of a child care institution or maternity
				center, whether paid or unpaid, shall comply with the following requirements:
1) be 21 years of age or older;
2) currently holds a valid driver's license
				that has not been revoked or suspended for one or more traffic violations
				during the 3 years immediately prior to the date of application;
3) demonstrates physical fitness to operate
				vehicles (the results of a medical examination conducted by a licensed
				physician shall be kept on file at the center or institution);
4) has not been convicted of more than 2
				offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within
				a 12 month period;
5) has not been
				convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence or manslaughter or
				reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle within the
				past 3 years;
6) has signed and
				submitted a written statement certifying that he/she has not, through the
				unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, caused an accident that resulted in the
				death of any person within the 5 years immediately prior to the date of
				application.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.50 - Severability of This Part

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If any court of competent jurisdiction
				finds that any Section, clause, phrase, or provision of this Part is
				unconstitutional or invalid for any reason whatsoever, this finding shall not
				affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Part.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.51 - Residential Case Management Supervisors

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a) Each child care institution or a maternity
				center may establish a residential case management supervisor
				position.
b) The duties of
				residential case management supervisors shall include but are not limited to:
1) Set up and maintain case files in
				accordance with proper standards.
2) Develop treatment plans.
3) Conduct treatment plan reviews.
4) Conduct admissions and
				discharges.
5) Serve as liaison
				with social workers, family members and other parties.
6) Conduct and document monthly wellness
				checks.
7) Coordinate arrangements
				for all medical care.
8) Assist
				with supervision of residents, as needed.
9) Provide after care services on a scheduled
				basis and as needed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.52 - Child Care Supervisors

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a) There
				shall be at least one child care supervisor who shall be a full-time employee.
				The administrator or another person qualified as a child care supervisor may
				fill the position. Child care supervisors employed as of November 30, 1981 by
				facilities which are licensed, shall be deemed qualified.
b) The duties of child care supervisors shall
				include but are not limited to:
1) Provide
				direct supervision to child care workers and children in a child care
				institution or maternity center.
2)
				Coordinate proper coverage and oversee the daily operations of the child care
				institution or maternity center.
3)
				Coach children on independent living skills such as housekeeping, shopping,
				meal preparation, and personal hygiene and activity planning.
4) Plan and implement weekly skills
				groups.
5) Co-leads group and
				activities.
6) Engage with children
				about children's goals and interests.
7) Assist with rotating on-call
				duties.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.53 - Request for Approval of Applicants under Section 404.52(c)(2) or (3)

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When a child care institution or a maternity
				center wants to hire as a child care supervisor an applicant with
				qualifications under Section 404.52(c)(2) or (3), the Workforce and Educational
				Transcript Review Committee (WETRC) shall make a recommendation and the
				Associate Deputy of Agencies and Institutions Licensing (Associate Deputy) or
				designee shall approve the applicant before an offer of employment can be
				made.
a) The child care institution's
				or a maternity center's Administrator or Human Resources Director shall submit,
				using a State of Illinois email account if one exists, to WETRC at
				DCFS.Licwrkforedu@illinois.gov the following documentation:
1) Official or certified copy of high school
				or undergraduate level educational transcripts;
2) Resume and/or application submitted by the
				applicant that details employment history by identifying all past employers,
				positions, responsibilities and respective dates related to applicant's
				experience in child welfare;
3) An
				action plan specific to the applicant being considered for employment as a
				child care supervisor. The plan shall include:
A) 90-day probationary period;
B) Measurable objectives to strengthen the
				person's knowledge and skills in conducting the responsibilities as a child
				care supervisor;
C) Training,
				including but not limited to:
i) Virtual
				Training Center (VTC) Curriculum;
ii) Mentoring;
iii) Job shadowing; or
iv) Additional time in supervision with a
				child care supervisor who meets the criteria under Section
				404.52(c)(1).
4) Current copy of the child care
				institution's or maternity center's accreditation standards addressing
				educational credentials and experience requirements for human
				resources.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.54 - Workforce and Educational Transcript Review Committee (WETRC)

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a) For purposes of
				this Part, the Workforce and Educational Transcript Review Committee (WETRC)
				established in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 401 shall, in addition to any other duties
				listed in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 401 and 403, perform the following functions:
1) For applicants with qualifications under
				Section 404.52(c)(2) or (3), review the documentation submitted pursuant to
				Section 404.53 and recommend approving or denying the request.
2) For applicants with a Bachelor's degree in
				another field who have completed significant course work that may qualify as
				human services course work, the committee shall review all transcripts and
				course information and make a decision on the equivalency of the degree to a
				human services degree.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.55 - Final Administrative Decision

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a) The Associate Deputy or designee shall
				make the final administrative decision whether to approve or deny a request to
				approve an applicant with qualifications under Section 404.52(c)(2) or (3) for
				a child care supervisor position. The Associate Deputy or designee shall review
				the documentation received under Section 404.53 and the written memorandum with
				the WETRC's recommendation and shall issue a final written administrative
				decision within 5 business days of receiving the documentation for review under
				Section 404.54(b)(4).
b) The final
				written administrative decision of the Associate Deputy or designee is not
				appealable within the agency.
c)
				Upon issuance, the final written administrative decision shall be sent to the
				following:
1) Administrator or Human Resources
				Director of the child care institution or maternity center making the initial
				request;
2) Deputy Director of
				Licensing;
3) Chair person of the
				WETRC; and
4) The assigned Agencies
				and Institutions Licensing staff for requesting child care institution or
				maternity center.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.56 - Supervision

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An applicant with qualifications under Section
				404.52(c)(2) or (3) approved for the child care supervisor shall be under the
				direct supervision of a program administrator or a residential case management
				supervisor.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.57 - Acceptable Degrees

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a) The
				following degrees shall be accepted as human services degrees:
1) Child, Family and Community
				Services
2) Early Childhood
				Development
3) Guidance and
				Counseling
4) Home Economics -
				Child and Family Services
5) Human
				Development Counseling
6) Human
				Service Administration
7) Human
				Services
8) Master of
				Divinity
9) Pastoral Care
10) Pastoral Counseling
11) Psychiatric Nursing
12) Psychiatry
13) Psychology
14) Public Administration
15) Social Science
16) Social Services
17) Sociology
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.1 - Purpose

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a) The purpose of
				this Part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a day care agency and
				to describe how to apply for a license.
b) The licensing standards set forth in this
				Part are applicable to day care agencies as defined in the Child Care Act of
				1969.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.4 - Application for License

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a) The
				application for license shall be completed by the officers of the governing
				body of the day care agency, or its authorized representative, on forms
				prescribed and furnished by the Department.
b) For the application to be considered
				complete, the following shall be attached to the application:
1) Articles of incorporation and by-laws,
				indicating that the agency's corporate status is in good standing with the
				Illinois Secretary of State;
2)
				Statement of purpose(s) and policies as required by Section
				405.8(c)(6);
3) List of officers, board members and
				committees of the governing body;
4) Three personal references for each member
				of the governing body attesting to their character, reputation, and ability to
				assume responsibility for the administrative services to be offered by the day
				care agency;
5) Annual operating
				budget showing anticipated expenses and income;
6) Staffing plan which includes job
				descriptions and the qualifications of the staff; and
7) A list of persons subject to the
				background check requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks, and
				each person's complete, signed authorization to conduct the background
				check.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.5 - Application for Renewal of License

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a)
				Application forms for license renewal shall be mailed to the day care agency by
				the Department six months prior to the expiration date of the
				license.
b) The application for the
				renewal of a day care agency license must be completed, signed by the governing
				body or its authorized representative, and submitted to the Department three
				months prior to the expiration date of the current license for the application
				to be considered timely and sufficient.
c) When a licensed day care agency seeks to
				change its name, address, corporate status or ownership, a new application
				reflecting the revised status must be completed, signed by the governing body
				or its authorized representative, and submitted to the Department thirty days
				prior to the effective date of the change(s) for the application to be
				considered timely and sufficient. In addition, a change of name, corporate
				status or ownership shall be documented by the filing of a copy of the amended
				articles of incorporation or ownership agreement with the Department within
				thirty days of its effective date.
d) When a licensee has made timely and
				sufficient application for renewal of a license or a new license with reference
				to any activity of a continuing nature and the Department fails to render a
				decision on the application for renewal of the license prior to the expiration
				date of the license, the existing license shall continue in full force and
				effect for up to thirty (30) days until the final Department decision has been
				made. Upon a showing of good cause by the licensee or the Department, the
				Department shall further extend the period in which such decision must be made
				in individual cases for up to 30 days. "Good cause" includes but is not limited
				to shortages of staff or forced relocation of the agency. Both the request for
				the second extension and the Department's decision on that request shall be in
				writing.
e) Upon receipt of the
				application for license renewal, the Department shall conduct a license study
				in order to determine that the day care agency continues to meet licensing
				standards. The licensing study shall be in writing and shall be reviewed and
				signed by the licensing supervisor and the licensing representative performing
				the study. The license shall receive a copy of the license study upon written
				request and payment of copying costs.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.6 - Provisions Pertaining to License

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a) A day care agency license is valid for 3
				years unless revoked by the Department or voluntarily surrendered by the
				licensee.
b) The license shall not
				be transferred or transmitted to another person or other legal
				entity.
c) The license shall not be
				valid for a name or address other than the name or address shown on the
				license.
d) The current license
				shall be displayed at the agency headquarters at all times.
e) There shall be no fee or charge for the
				license.
f) Unless a day care
				agency is in compliance with the standards prescribed by this Part, it shall
				not expand its services or increase the number of homes under its
				supervision.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.7 - Provisions Pertaining to Permits

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a) A permit shall not be issued prior to the
				following:
1) Completion of the application
				for license and submission to the Department;
2) Employment of an administrator who meets
				the standards set forth in Section
				405.10 and who has
				passed the background check requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background
				Checks and development of a projected staffing plan indicating the timetable by
				which qualified staff shall be hired;
3) Established procedures and forms for
				records and reports required by Sections
				405.18,
				405.19, and
				405.20;
4) A written plan which indicates that
				requirements for a license shall be met within the permit period; and
5) Demonstration of financial capability
				through an annual projected budget showing anticipated operating expenses and
				income.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.8 - Responsibilities of the Governing Body

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a) The members of the governing body of the
				day care agency shall be legally responsible to the Department for maintaining
				the standards set forth in this Part. The members of the governing body shall
				be of reputable and responsible character as attested by the three personal
				references required by Section
				405.4(c)(4).
b) The governing body shall:
1) establish written by-laws;
2) assure that the day care agency operates
				at all times with an administrator who, by written notice, is made known to the
				Department;
3) hold at least two
				meetings annually;
4) keep written
				records or minutes of all Board meetings reflecting official actions of the
				Board;
5) notify the Department, in
				writing, of any major changes in the corporate structure, or a change in the
				administrator of the day care agency, including articles of incorporation and
				bylaws, board membership, officers, or other changes in services provided by
				the agency;
6) establish written
				policies of the day care agency which shall be made available to all board
				members and employees, including services to be provided by the agency,
				admissions, personnel policies, fiscal operations, care of children, and other
				policies as needed to direct the agency.
7) provide and maintain permanent offices for
				the administrative program and supportive services. These day care offices
				shall be staffed during regular hours, equipped with telephones, open to the
				public and shall have a permanent mailing address;
8) maintain and keep all records and
				documents required by this part in the State of Illinois where they shall be
				readily available for licensing review;
9) obtain fidelity bonding for fiscally
				responsible officers and employees against breach of fiduciary duty or the loss
				of monies, securities, or other property which the agency may sustain through
				any fraudulent or dishonest act, or acts, committed by an officer or employee
				acting alone or in collusion with others. These employees must be bonded
				regardless of whether the employee is elected or appointed or whether the
				employee is compensated by salary; and
10) assure that all agency employees and
				volunteers, if applicable, working directly with children are of reputable
				character through compliance with Section
				405.12.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.9 - Finances

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a) The agency shall
				maintain a degree of financial solvency to assure compliance with the standards
				prescribed in this Part. An agency is considered insolvent if its financial
				condition is such that the sum of its debts is greater than all of its
				property, at a fair valuation, exclusive of property transferred, concealed or
				removed with intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors. (This definition
				of "insolvency" is based on the definition contained in the United States
				Bankruptcy Code of 1978, 11
				U.S.C. 1011.)
b) The agency shall maintain records which
				shall include projected and current operating budget.
c) Financial records shall be maintained and
				kept in the State of Illinois where they shall be readily available for
				licensing review.
d) A certified
				copy of the agency's annual audit as performed by an independent auditor shall
				be submitted to authorized Department staff upon request.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.10 - Day Care Agency Administrator

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a)
				The Day Care Agency Administrator is that person designated by the governing
				body to carry out the day-to-day management of the agency and the established
				policies and procedures.
b) The Day
				Care Agency Administrator shall have:
1) a
				Master's Degree in Child Development or an equivalent Master's Degree in a
				human service field from an accredited college or university, and two years
				supervisory experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care
				center; or
2) a Bachelor's Degree
				from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in a
				nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center, at least two years
				of which were supervisory.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.11 - Staff Examining Day Care Homes

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a) All staff who have responsibility for
				examining day care homes for purposes of licensure must pass an examination
				administered by the Department demonstrating familiarity with the Child Care
				Act of 1969, as amended, and 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406: Licensing Standards for Day
				Care Homes.
b) Staff responsible
				for examining day care homes shall have as a minimum a Bachelor's Degree from
				an accredited college or university plus at least two years experience in
				working in a children's program such as a nursery school, kindergarten,
				licensed day care center or child welfare service program.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.12 - Background Checks

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a) The
				governing body shall ensure that all prospective and current employees submit
				to fingerprinting (when required), authorize a background check and otherwise
				meet the requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks.
b) As a condition of issuance or renewal of a
				license by the Department, the day care agency shall require persons subject to
				background checks to furnish written information on any offenses (other than a
				minor traffic violation) for which they have been convicted in accordance with
				89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.
c) An
				employee may begin work while awaiting the results of the background check.
				Such employees shall not be left alone with children until the results of the
				initial background check have been received.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.13 - Recommendation for Licensure of Day Care Homes

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a) Day care homes which require a license and
				are supervised by a day care agency shall be licensed in accordance with 89
				Ill. Adm. Code 406: Licensing Standards For Day Care Homes.
b) Applications and recommendations for the
				licensure of day care homes supervised by a day care agency shall be made to
				the Department by the agency in accordance with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406:
				Licensing Standards For Day Care Homes on forms provided by the
				Department.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.14 - License-exempt Day Care Homes

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The agency shall maintain on file,
				and available to the Department upon request, the names and addresses of all
				day care homes which are exempt from licensure under the Child Care Act of 1969
				for which the day care agency provides administrative
				services.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.15 - Supervision of Homes

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a) The day care
				agency shall be responsible for the supervision of each day care home licensed
				upon the agency's recommendation.
b) Supervisory visits to the day care home
				shall be made at least quarterly to assist day care homes in meeting and
				maintaining the standards prescribed in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406: Licensing
				Standards for Day Care Homes. Each visit and the findings shall be documented
				in the agency's record of the day care home.
c) The day care agency shall be responsible
				for assuring that licensed day care homes supervised by it continue to meet
				licensing standards and shall recommend to the Department the revocation of a
				license or permit or the refusal to renew the license of any day care home
				which fails to meet standards or otherwise violates the Child Care Act of
				1969.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.16 - Administrative Services

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a) In
				addition to the examination and supervision of day care homes for licensure as
				required by this Part, the day care agency may provide other administrative
				services to day care homes. Such services shall only be provided in accordance
				with policies set by the governing body. "Administrative services" include, but
				are not limited to, providing consultation, technical assistance and training
				to day care homes; and providing health and social services to day care homes,
				children and their families either directly or by referral to other community
				agencies.
b) The day care agency's
				policies regarding administrative services shall be in writing, and available
				upon request, to day care homes and the parent(s) or guardian of children
				served.
c) The day care agency
				shall provide an opportunity for day care home caregivers and assistants to
				participate in at least 15 hours of training annually.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.17 - Referral of Children

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The Day Care Agency Administrator or
				designee shall interview the parent(s) or guardian and child before suggesting
				day care home resources for the child. The parent(s) or guardian shall make the
				determination regarding placement of the child.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.18 - Agreements with Day Care Homes

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a) A
				day care agency may provide substitute caregivers and may meet recordkeeping
				and reporting requirements set forth in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406: Licensing
				Standards For Day Care Homes. The agency shall clearly state in its policies
				and agreements with day care homes which standards it assumes responsibility
				for meeting.
b) Prior to referring
				a child to a day care home, the agency shall have a written agreement with the
				home provider. The agreement shall specify at minimum the following and the Day
				Care Agency Administrator shall be responsible for assuring that the terms are
				met:
1) Agency services to be provided to the
				day care home;
2) The agency's role
				in planning a program to meet the needs of each child;
3) The agency's role in planning for regular
				conferences with the parent(s) of children in care, the day care home providers
				and, if applicable, school and other community agencies involved in providing
				care and services to the child;
4)
				Procedures for referring children to a day care home, if applicable;
5) The agency's role in planning for
				substitute care;
6) Whether the
				home may accept a child from any source other than the agency;
7) That the home shall release a child only
				to person(s) designated in the written agreement;
8) The agency's responsibility for
				recommending licensure and providing supervision of the day care home;
				and
9) Procedures for keeping
				records and making reports to the agency.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.19 - Records and Reports

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a) The
				agency shall maintain current records, as delineated in this Section, on each
				child receiving care or services, on agency personnel (including volunteers),
				and on each facility operating under its supervision.
b) Records for each child shall include
				written agreements as required by Section
				405.18(b) and
				(c).
c) Records shall be maintained on all
				employees and shall contain all pertinent information relative to character,
				suitability, and qualifications for the position; health; three verified
				character references; history of employment for the previous five years; date
				of employment by the day care agency; and, if applicable, date and reason(s)
				for separation from the day care agency.
d) The day care agency shall maintain a
				separate file of the results of the background check required by Section
				405.12 and 89
				Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks.
e) The day care agency shall maintain and
				submit reports on staff and volunteers to the Department on forms provided by
				the Department.
1) An individual report on
				each new employee (including owner, operator, or directors) shall be filed with
				the Department; a copy of this report shall be kept at the agency.
2) All staff changes shall be reported to the
				Department within two business days after beginning employment. Such reports
				shall be accompanied by complete, signed authorizations for background checks,
				as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks.
3) Copies of documentation of medical
				information, verification of educational achievement, and character references
				of employees shall be provided upon request by the Department.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.20 - Confidentiality of Records

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a) The
				agency personnel shall respect the confidential nature of the child and
				personnel records.
b) Information
				pertaining to an individual child shall be confidential and limited to agency
				staff designated by the Day Care Agency Administrator, the home caregiver, and
				Department representatives unless the parent(s) of the child has granted
				written permission for disclosure or dissemination.
1) The agency shall have confidentiality
				release forms signed by the parent(s) which specify to whom information may be
				released and how long the release form is valid. Such release forms shall be on
				file at the agency prior to the release of confidential information.
2) If information is requested by outside
				persons or agencies, a specific written request signed by the person requesting
				the information shall be obtained and placed on file at the agency prior to the
				release of the information.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.21 - Records Retention

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a)
				Personnel, general and financial records required of the day care agency shall
				be maintained for five years. Children's records shall be maintained for five
				years after the child has been discharged from care or services. Records of
				closed day care homes shall be maintained by the day care agency for seven
				years after closing.
b) The
				provisions of this Section notwithstanding, records required by this Part shall
				be maintained until all audits have been completed and no litigation is pending
				or anticipated.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.22 - Cooperation with the Department

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a)
				Authorized representatives of the Department shall be admitted to the agency
				during the hours of operation for the purpose of determining compliance with
				the Child Care Act of 1969 and standards set forth in this Part.
b) The day care agency shall cooperate with
				the Department and assist the Department in the investigation of any day care
				home under its supervision to determine the day care home's compliance with the
				Child Care Act of 1969 and 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406: Licensing Standards For Day
				Care Homes.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 405 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES › Section 405.23 - Severability of This Part

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If any court of competent jurisdiction
				finds that any rule, clause, phrase, or provision of this Part is
				unconstitutional or invalid for any reason whatsoever, this finding shall not
				affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Part.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 406 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES › Section 406.4 - Application for License

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a) A complete
				application shall be filed with the Department of Children and Family Services
				by the supervising agency on forms prescribed and provided by the
				Department.
b) Contents of
				Application
1) A complete application shall
				include:
A) a completed, signed and dated
				Application for Home License;
B) a
				list of persons who will be working in the day care home, including any
				substitutes and assistants, and members of the household age 13 and
				over;
C) completed, signed and
				dated authorizations to conduct the background check for the applicants, each
				employee or person used to replace or supplement staff, and each member of the
				household age 13 and over;
D) a
				completed, signed and dated Child Support Certification form;
E) the names, addresses and telephone numbers
				of at least 3 adults not related to the applicants, nor living in the
				household, who can attest to their character and suitability to provide child
				care;
F) a written hazard
				protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area
				accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific
				hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the
				risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to,
				traffic construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open
				stairwells, and neighborhood dogs;
G) a copy of high school diploma, equivalent
				certificate, or degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher
				education or vocational institution;
H) proof of membership in the Gateways to
				Opportunity Registry by the primary caregiver and assistants in the home with
				all educational credentials and pre-service training entered into the
				Registry;
I)
for an initial
				application effective January 1, 2014 or later, proof that the home has been
				tested within the last 3 years for radon, as established by rules of the
				Illinois Emergency Management Agency
(32 Ill. Adm. Code 422) [
				225
				ILCS 10/5.8 ]; and
J) lead testing results and mitigation plans
				when required by Section
				406.8(e)
				and (f).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 406 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES › Section 406.5 - Application for Renewal of License

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a)
				Application forms for license renewal shall be mailed to day care home
				licensees by the supervising agency 6 months prior to the expiration date of
				the license.
b) The completed
				application shall be signed by the licensees and submitted to the supervising
				agency at least 3 months prior to expiration of the current license, in order
				to be considered timely and sufficient.
c) When a licensed day care home seeks to
				change its name, location, or supervising agency, a new application reflecting
				the changes must be completed, signed by the licensees and submitted to the
				supervising agency 30 days prior to the effective date of the changes for the
				application to be considered timely and sufficient.
d)
When a licensee has made timely
				and sufficient application for renewal of a license or a new license with
				reference to any activity of a continuing nature and the Department fails to
				render a decision on the application for renewal of the license prior to the
				expiration date of the license, the existing license shall continue in full
				force and effect for up to 30 days until the final Department decision has been
				made. The Department may further extend the period in which such decision must
				be made in individual cases for up 30 days, if good cause is shown.
[225 ILCS
				10/5(d) ]
e) Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be
				current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with
				Appendix D that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns
				and infants, shall include the following topics:
1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),
				Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the
				American Academy of Pediatrics; and
2) Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 406 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES › Section 406.6 - Provisions Pertaining to the License

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a) The licensees shall be a primary caregiver
				or caregivers who reside in the family home and meet the requirements of this
				Part. If there are joint licensees, they must be related and both must live in
				the family home.
b) A day care home
				license is valid for 3 years unless revoked by the Department or voluntarily
				surrendered by the licensee.
c) The
				number and age of children under age 12 cared for in the day care home at any
				one time shall be in compliance with provision in Section
				406.13.
				Increases in the license capacity or the ages of children served shall be with
				written approval of the supervising agency.
d) The age limits specified on the license
				shall be observed, unless the licensee has submitted a transition plan to the
				Department in accordance with Section
				406.13(h)
				in order to keep members of a sibling group together and the Department has
				approved the plan.
e) Child care
				may be provided only in those areas specified on the license.
f) The license is valid only for the family
				residence of the licensee and shall not be transferred to another person or
				other legal entity.
g) The license
				shall not be valid for a name or location other than the name and location on
				the license.
h) No day care home
				provider shall be licensed to provide care for more than 18 hours within a
				24-hour period.
i) The license
				shall be prominently displayed in the home at all times.
j) There shall be no fee or charge for the
				license.
k) By September 1, 2012,
				the primary caregivers and assistants employed by the day care home shall
				become members of and participate in the Gateways to Opportunity Registry, with
				all educational and training credentials entered into the registry verified in
				accordance with procedures and requirements adopted by the Department of Human
				Services (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 50.Subpart G). Newly hired staff serving
				children shall be members of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry within 30
				days after hire.