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Toddler

Asthma at Daycare: Action Plans, Inhalers and Triggers

Children with asthma can do well at daycare with a written action plan, medicine on site and teachers who know their triggers. Here is how to set it up and what Illinois rules require.

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Pre-school

Early Intervention to Preschool at Age 3 in Illinois

Early Intervention ends at age 3. If your child still needs help, the school district decides on preschool special education and an IEP. Here is the timeline and how it works with daycare.

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Infants

Daycare Background Check Requirements in Illinois

Every employee and volunteer at a licensed Illinois daycare must pass a fingerprint background check plus abuse and sex offender registry checks. Here is what is checked and what to ask.

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Pre-school

Illinois Daycare and Preschool Teacher Requirements

Illinois lead daycare teachers must be at least 19 and have college credit in child development or an approved credential. Here is what the licensing rules require and what to ask on a tour.

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Infants

Illinois Car Seat Laws 2026: Age, Height and Weight Rules

Illinois requires rear-facing seats until age 2, unless a child is 40 pounds or 40 inches, and a car seat or booster until 8. Here is the law, expert advice and tips for winter drives to daycare.