Child Care Resource & Referral Network

Child Care Resource & Referral Network The CCRRN provides a wide range of services for families, early childhood professionals and the community. Parents must meet eligibility requirements.

The CCRRN administers the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program. This progam helps parents with the cost of child care. Parents select a child care provider and then pay a portion of the costs. The CCRRN also helps parents find child care providers through our extensive Referral Database. The Referral Department counsels parents on child care options and provides writ

ten materials to help with the selection of child care providers. The CCRRN also has certified child passenger safety technicians that are available to install child safety seats or verify that your child safety seat is installed correctly. The CCRRN also has child safety seats available for loan. The CCRRN also supports Early Childhood Professionals by providing the following programs and services:
The Quality Ratings System assists Illinois child care programs in providing quality care for children and their families. Training Opportunities including workshops, conferences and on-site consultations. Funding for non-CCRRN trainings. Grants for equipment and/or resources to improve the quality in early childhood programs. The Quality Counts Van, which visits individual programs interested in receiving early literacy materials. A Child Care Nurse Consultant who works in collaboration with parents, child care providers and physicians. An Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant who offers support to child care providers by helping them recognize, understand and respond to the social emotional needs of children, birth through age five. Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist will provide on-site consultations regarding the needs of infants and toddlers. The CCRRN also houses the East Central Illinois Occupant Protection Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

06/02/2026

⏰ Final Reminder – Happening Tomorrow!

📣 Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation on childcare in Livingston County!

🗓️ June 3
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 First Baptist Church of Fairbury

Whether you're currently working in childcare, thinking about starting your own business, or just passionate about supporting families in our community—this is your opportunity to connect, share, and make an impact.
✅ Guided discussion
✅ Share your experiences
✅ Help shape local childcare solutions
✅ Refreshments provided

💡 Your voice matters—be part of the discussion!
Registration isn’t required, but there’s still time to sign up:
👉 https://forms.gle/EAkJg2frjQVQ544m8

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

Caden was born on March 14th, 2006 and passed away on May 9th, 2026 at the age of 20

05/15/2026
04/30/2026
Thanks so much to everyone that joined us for the Infant Toddler Mimi conference this last weekend!
04/21/2026

Thanks so much to everyone that joined us for the Infant Toddler Mimi conference this last weekend!

The 2026–2027 ECACE Scholarship application is now open! 🎉Thinking about going to school or already taking classes in Ea...
04/14/2026

The 2026–2027 ECACE Scholarship application is now open! 🎉

Thinking about going to school or already taking classes in Early Childhood Education? This is a great opportunity to support your goals! 🍎

Learn more: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/ecace.html

Need help? Contact the Higher Education and Workforce Development Navigator at [email protected].

The below reflects program information for the 2025-26 academic year, which in some cases is different from previous years. Please be sure to read the page in its entirety prior to applying for the scholarship. See the Processing Updates for further details.

Hey Early Childhood Educators!Are you interested in advancing your career? Want to go back to school but worried about t...
04/01/2026

Hey Early Childhood Educators!

Are you interested in advancing your career? Want to go back to school but worried about time or cost? We’ve got good news! 🎉

💰 Tuition help may be available
📚 Flexible classes for busy schedules
🤝 Real people ready to help you every step of the way

No stress, no guessing—we’ll help you figure it out.

Fill out this survey to get connected with a Higher Education Navigator who can help you get started.

If you are currently working in early childhood education in Illinois, you have access to a variety of opportunities for professional development—including higher education—to help you grow in the field and access the supports you need to thrive as an early childhood educator. Financial assistan...

Still time to register!
02/13/2026

Still time to register!

01/28/2026

🚨 SNAP rules are changing on February 1.

Federal changes mean more SNAP recipients will be considered Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who must meet or be exempt from work requirements to qualify for SNAP.

IDHS has sent initial notices and a copy of an exemption form to all current and new customers who are directly impacted.

SNAP recipients can also now use this screener to see if they are subject to, meeting, or may be eligible for an exemption from SNAP Work Requirements: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

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Bloomington, IL
61701

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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