Child Care Referrals & Parent Services

Finding quality, convenient and affordable child care is not an easy job. The YWCA assists parents and caretakers in their search for child care through referrals, individual counseling and provider workshops. Parent Services provides information and referrals to help you find the right child care solution for your family. We serve DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties.

Illinois Cares for Kids is the one place Illinois parents, grandparents, caretakers, teachers, and child care providers can access all things related to early childhood in Illinois. Click here to learn more about the Illinois Cares for Kids program.

In DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties, an enhanced search service, offering verified openings by phone is available. This referral service is also offered to employers to enhance employee benefit packages. Child care consultation and referral services in DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties are funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Where

DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties

Who’s Eligible

Parents in DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties

Costs

Parents can receive a free customized referral and speak with a parent educator at (630) 790-6600. Enhanced phone and online search service is available for an additional fee. When you call, follow the prompts and select Early Childhood Services (Option 3). There will be additional prompts for providers (Option 1) and clients (Option 2).

Contact

Please contact the YWCA Patterson and McDaniel Family Center at
630.790.6600 or childcare@ywcachicago.org. When you call, follow the prompts and select Early Childhood Services (Option 3). There will be additional prompts for providers (Option 1) and clients (Option 2).