Check your options
Review the official eligibility information. Ask us about a place for your child.
Illinois CCAP · Both centers accept CCAP
Help paying for child care.
One step at a time.
Illinois CCAP helps eligible families with child care costs. We can help with the provider part of your application.
Start where you are
What would help you today?
Choose one. No personal information is collected by this guide.
Start with the official tools
Eligibility depends on your family’s circumstances. Use Illinois’ calculator, then apply through the state.
This guide does not decide eligibility or calculate a benefit. Official tools open on state or partner websites.
The path, in three steps
Send your application
Use the state application and requested documents. Our office can provide center details.
Confirm your care
Wait for the official decision. Confirm approved dates, your costs and your start date with us.
Have these nearby
Your work or school schedule, income information, and details about your child and care provider. The application tells you which documents are required.
Open the official application →What will I pay?
Approved families may have a copayment. Ask our office to confirm your total family cost, including any other applicable fees, before care begins.
A person to help you take the next step
Talk with our Hawthorn Woods team
Ask about openings, schedules and the provider information needed for CCAP.
Call (847) 469-6988Talk with our Schaumburg team
Ask about openings, schedules and the provider information needed for CCAP.
Call (847) 352-5744A few common questions
Do both Kiddy Garden centers accept CCAP?
Yes. Contact Hawthorn Woods or Schaumburg to confirm openings and the provider details for your application.
Can I check whether I qualify?
Use the official Illinois eligibility calculator. The agency reviewing your application makes the decision. A calculator result is an estimate.
Which office should I contact?
Use your home county in the official local office finder. Your child care center may be in a different county.
What if I already have approval?
Contact your CCAP office about any required provider or schedule change. Confirm your approval and start date with our center before care begins.
Can I get help with the application?
Your local child care resource and referral office can help with application questions. Our center can help with its provider information.
Reviewed October 17, 2026 using Illinois Department of Early Childhood CCAP information. Rules and family circumstances can change. This is a general guide.
