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08/25/2026

Register for your spot at the Sip & Support in September!

08/13/2026

Need CDA Assistance: Contact Your Higher Education & Workforce Development Navigator, Ashley Baldridge Today!

When you renew your CDA®, you do not just get a new expiration date. You get a shareable digital badge you can post anywhere that shows you are current and credentialed.

If your CDA lapsed, our Renewal Amnesty gives you a path back, open now through April 2027. https://bit.ly/3SLzw9E

08/07/2026

Update on CCAP payments - payments through 8/4/26 were issued and providers can now view their transaction in the Illinois Office of the Comptroller payment portal. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/vendor-services/vendor-payments-new__;!!MuFk!hFKcH0FQPlYK07_n01AKsT7RJdwlVrGVDtCflz0D-IU5-AEdQ-zT3oDgAXc2AHNMH7j3Op4YjXTLawfVUM06G0hiyz_-XHRr$.

08/07/2026

We have been notified by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) that there have been delays processing CCAP payments. The department is working with the Comptroller's office to ensure that payments are processed as quickly as possible. As soon as a solution is made know to us, we will post it here.

08/04/2026

Did you know you can scan documents directly from your phone? Scanning provides much clearer results than simply taking a picture. Follow the instructions below to learn how to scan and share your documents with ease!

07/30/2026

I am excited to share that enrollment is open for the Extending Preschool Children's Thinking course!

This course is free, offered for college credit and perfect for two-year-old teachers, preschool teachers and teachers of school-age-children who are looking to deepen conversations with children while getting information and ideas on spaces and materials for the classroom.

Course Highlights:
* Virtual Class via Zoom - no travel needed!
* Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:30pm
September 2nd, 9th & 23rd
October 7th & 21st
November 4th & 11th
December 2nd
* Earn free college credit or DCFS In-service hours
* Apply strategies and ideas directly into your own care setting

NEXT STEPS:
1. Review the flyer below for all the details.
2. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here ECE 1601 to
reserve your spot in the class.
3. After completing the Google form, you will receive
your formal college registration forms and additional next
steps to finalize your enrollment.
4. Mark your calendar for the first class: Wednesday,
September 2nd at 6:00pm on Zoom.

If you have any questions about the course, enrollment process, or requirements, feel free to reply to this email.

I am looking forward to working with you and your staff and exploring new ways to make preschool children's thinking deeper and more meaningful!

07/17/2026

We are experiencing some delays when setting up new childcare providers into the Illinois comptroller system. We have made them aware of the situation and are working on a solution.

07/09/2026

As the Comptroller's office continues to work with the new system, outages seem to be occurring during the mornings due to the overnight updates. If you are unable to access the system, please try again later in the day. As we receive updates, this page will be updated.

07/08/2026

Project CHILD has been informed that the Comptroller site is now accessible on the vendor side. Thank you for your patience.

07/07/2026

Notice Regarding Comptroller Site Availability

Project CHILD has been notified that the Comptroller website is currently unavailable. As a result, some certificates entered by our office may not be visible on the Comptroller vendor website or accessible through the automated telephone system.

At this time, we have entered most of the certificates received in our office as of 4:00 pm, July 6, 2026.

The Comptroller's Office has also advised us that, due to the July 4th holiday, there may be brief delays in payment processing.

We will continue to monitor the situation and post updates on this page as they become available.