About Early Childhood Services
YWCA Early Childhood Services offers a variety of programs and opportunities for early care and education professionals, parents, and other community agencies. These services include:
Child Care Provider Training & Assistance
Resources & Community Outreach
Tummy (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
To speak with staff, please call 630.790.6600. When you call, follow the prompts and select Early Childhood Services (Option 3). There will be additional prompt for providers and clients.
Click here for early childhood links and resources.
Payment Updates
- Gov. Pritzker Announces New Investments in Child Care Focused on Supporting Providers and Working Families
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Initial Activity Search FAQ
- Child Care Assistance Program Rate Increase Memo – Effective December 1, 2022
- Child Care Rate Certification Form
- Certificación Para Tarifa de Cuidado de Niños o Guardería
- Payment Rates for Child Care Providers – Effective December 1, 2022
- Tarifas de Pago para Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños