Do I Need License To Babysit For The Summer Only

[Starrsinmyeyes]

I live in illinois and want to babysit in my home just from June 5th thru August 11th. Do I need to be licensed? I will be watching 10 children all bove the age of two and my adult daughter will be helping me.

[LysesKids]

I live in illinois and want to babysit in my home just from June 5th thru August 11th. Do I need to be licensed? I will be watching 10 children all bove the age of two and my adult daughter will be helping me.

In IL you must be licensed if you care for over 3 children... it doesn't matter if you have help, it is still 3 even with 2 adults. Also children are considered toddlers up to 30 months https://www.daycare.com/illinois/lic...are_homes.html

[Blackcat31]

I am not positive but from what I understand Illinois is pretty tough on those not licensed (if they should be licensed but aren't)

Here are the types of programs in Illinois that are licensed exempt: https://www.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutu.../rules_377.pdf

[spinnymarie]

Yes, you do.

[DaveA]

In IL you will need a license. Considering the pace that DCFS normally moves at you won't get one by the summer. If you are applying for a license you can operate under a temporary permit after they get the initial stuff lined out. Find out where your local office is and contact them ASAP to get it underway.

[LysesKids]

In IL you will need a license. Considering the pace that DCFS normally moves at you won't get one by the summer. If you are applying for a license you can operate under a temporary permit after they get the initial stuff lined out. Find out where your local office is and contact them ASAP to get it underway.

That's why I started out Registered when I lived there... I was able to start up faster than just going licensed from get go. You still have to clear hurdles especially if you take vouchers ( I was there during the time providers weren't getting paid for months, so I stopped taking subsidy). My space really didn't make it feasible to take over 4 kids anyway, so I stayed registered (3 kids) the 2 years I lived there.

[Pandaluver21]

In IL you will need a license. Considering the pace that DCFS normally moves at you won't get one by the summer. If you are applying for a license you can operate under a temporary permit after they get the initial stuff lined out. Find out where your local office is and contact them ASAP to get it underway.

I've heard about the "temporary permit" from a few people, is this just in IL?

[LysesKids]

I've heard about the "temporary permit" from a few people, is this just in IL?

edited for replying to wrong person

[DaveA]

I've heard about the "temporary permit" from a few people, is this just in IL?

I don't know but would assume IL isn't the only state that has some way for providers to operate while licensing. In IL a permit is just that- a temporary way for the state to say that they know who you are and that you are working to get licensed.