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Starting July 1, 2026, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood officially became the lead agency for Child Care Licensing, the Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant, Home Visiting, Early Intervention, the Child Care Assistance Program, Early Childhood Block Grant, and a range of other early childhood support to families, providers and educators.

Should you have any questions related to this transition please reference our Transition FAQ’s. Should you need further support visit our Contact page where you can submit your questions. We are excited to continue this journey with you!

Program Standards Alignment Workgroup

Program Standards Alignment Workgroup
Thursday, September 24, 2026
04:30 PM to 06:00 PM CDT

Meeting Objectives

•Build community

•Recap of Program Standards Alignment Workgroup purpose and progress

•Begin to identify next steps for alignment considerations elevated in Phase I

•Discuss the approach and opportunities for the Program Standards Alignment Workgroup in Phase II

 

Meeting Agenda

•Welcome

•IDEC Transition Updates

•Recap of Phase I

•Looking ahead to Phase II

•Public Comment

•Closing

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