Fruitloops1 04:33 PM 12-30-2011
Hello! My name is Azra and I just started the process on getting licensed to open a home daycare! I am super excited and nervous too! If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please send them my way. Thanks!
daycare 04:33 PM 12-30-2011
hello welcome to the form.
where are you from?
Fruitloops1 04:46 PM 12-30-2011
I am from the northwest side of Chicago. Right smack dab in the city.
daycare 05:17 PM 12-30-2011
Im from Cali and don't know any of the lic regulations for IL, but you can ask me anything else. Lol
Hopefully some providers from that area will chime in. lol and I read your title late that said you were from Chicago...sorry
Michael 08:07 PM 12-30-2011
Originally Posted by Azra11:
I am from the northwest side of Chicago. Right smack dab in the city.
Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! I've upgraded your status. You can post freely now.
sahm1225 08:44 AM 12-31-2011
Im northwest side of the city too.
It took me forever to get licensed, but I have heard that now the process is better. You can print out the guidelines from the DCFs website to make sure you have everything you need (the first aid kit, stuff for fire inspection, background check, etc.). Also, you might want to start making a list of the toys that you own (they made me make a list of everything and it took me weeks to get it all written down!).
Good luck!
Fruitloops1 01:21 PM 12-31-2011
Sahm1225, Thank you for the tip! I already have my packet from DCFS and my check list only asks for my 15hrs of training (including SIDS, CPR/First Aid, shaken baby and mandated reporter), references, some signed forms, a written hazard plan, and a copy of H.S. diploma. What happens AFTER I turn all this in? By reading some other threads I found out I will need to be completely set-up prior to receiving my license. Is there anything else they will ask me for? Do I need to make a list of only the toys? Books too?