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
Myrtle’s Club
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 information about child care provider trainings and workshops.
Click here for early childhood links and resources.
COVID-19 Updates
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Initial Activity Search FAQ
- Child Care Workforce Bonuses
- COVID-19 Attendance Exemption Form
- Important New CCAP Changes
- Rate Increase for Child Care Providers
- Aumento de Tarifa para Los Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños
- Child Care Rate Certification Form
- Certificación Para Tarifa de Cuidado de Niños o Guardería
- Payment Rates for Child Care Providers – Effective July 1, 2020
- Tarifas de Pago para los Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños – Efectivo el 1 de julio de 2020