IECAM for the Child Care Community

IECAM Data Hub

Our interactive data tool provides a variety of early childhood data in maps and charts. There you can find monthly enrollment data on the number of children participating in select early childhood programs. It also has eligibility estimates for CCAP and Head Start as well as demographic estimates for population, poverty status, and race/ethnicity.

Early Care and Education Services Map for Illinois

Curated Data, Maps, and Charts

Maps, charts, and additional data collections to inspire insight and discovery

llinois Early Childhood Dashboard

This dashboard provides maps and charts for topics such as workforce compensation, KIDS assessment results, program enrollment, credentials and endorsements, and more.

Data visualization: Child Care: Licensed/Reported Capacity in Illinois by Age (Under 6 Years)

Data Story: Illinois Early Childhood Programs, Proposed Capacity/Funded Enrollment/Number Served, 2011-2021

Child Care: Before and After School

Birth to Five Illinois

Provider resource page

Illinois Department of Early Childhood

Illinois Cares for Kids

Find local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

Child care resource and referral services are available in all Illinois communities through a local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

In Illinois, CCAP provides child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and for children with special needs who are age 13 through 19. Families must be income eligible and either employed or in approved education/training programs.

Child Care Reports, Plans & Surveys (IDHS)

Illinois Department of Early Childhood

Early Learning Council

IDHS Division of Early Childhood

ACT Now

This coalition works toward ensuring that young people in Illinois have access to quality, affordable afterschool and youth development programs.

Partner Plan Act

Resources for effective community collaborations.

Raising Illinois

Illinois Head Start Association