Serving Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piatt and Vermilion, IL Counties
"No need to feel lonely hanging out at the local park, hoping to meet other child care providers." Monthly association meetings are held to make connections with child care providers in your local area.
To view the current Child Care Association meetings, go to the Training menu and select the Training Calendar
Champaign-Urbana Family Child Care Association
4th Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sarah M. (217) 649-9883
Champaign County Child Care Association Director's Group
2nd Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location varies
New members only: Jill M. (217) 359-0300
East Central Association for Education of Young Children
Board Meeting Dates TBA
Anna C. (217) 359-2767
Mahomet Area Family Child Care Association
1st Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Diane W. (217) 586-4318
or Bonita L. (217) 586-3879
Rantoul Area Providers Association
3rd Tuesday from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Social Hour
Meetings 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tammy P. (217) 893-3016
Tender Loving Caregivers of Our Young
(Ashkum Area Family Association)
1st Saturday, 3 times a year, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tykia L. (815) 698-2321 or
Sherri G. (815) 694-3753
Watseka Child Care Association
Last Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Denise H. (815) 432-4137
Decatur Area Family Child Care Association
3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
or Candice M: (217) 520-3598
Macon County Association for the Education of Young Children
2nd Tuesday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location varies
Diana S: (217) 864-5025
dshipley@richland.edu
Macon County Child Care Association Directors Group
3rd Tuesday, every other month (Sept/Nov/Jan/Mar/May/July)
Location Varies: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Diane F.: (217) 422-2044
Piatt County Home Daycare Association
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Elizabeth M.: (217) 762-9041
Angie McC.: (217) 762-8336
Danville Area Family Child Care Association
2nd Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tammy C.: (217) 446-0484
Sharon C.: (217) 443-0934
Danville Area Directors Group
Last Thursday, every other month, (Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept/Nov)
Location varies, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Ana N.: (217) 443-8833
Hoopeston Area Child Care Association
1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lisa K.: (217) 283-5639
Oakwood Area Child Care Association
1st Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Penny E.: (217) 354-4996 (Little Lambs)
A special day has been set aside each year to recognize and appreciate child care providers. Watch for flyers listing the spring events celebrating the important work provided by child care workers from your CCRS office. Visit the following link for more information:
Champaign County:
1808 Woodfield Dr., Suite 102
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 278-5300
(New Address)
Vermilion and Iroquois Counties:
401 N Franklin
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3200
Macon, Douglas and Piatt Counties:
2900 N Oakland
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-6750
For Foster Care Information
DCFS Regional Office
2125 S. First St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 278-5500
DCFS 800 Numbers:
Provider Information Line 1-877-746-0829
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-2873
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