The Home Child Care Network (HCCN)

Featuring 2nd shift, 3rd shift, weekend care, special needs care

The Home Child Care Network was established in 1996 to connect licensed caregivers and families while assuring quality care. Providers agree to provide an in-home program based on Skip-a-Long's mission of quality care and getting children school-ready. They receive the support of Skip-a-Long staff and services including personalized home visits, training, and curriculum/supplies delivery. Our staff takes care of the administrative paperwork that often accompanies enrollment and we cash advance payments to providers. Providers are sub-contractors of Skip-a-Long Child Development Services.

In addition to offering a wealth of services to licensed home providers who are affiliated with our network, we also offer a program for license-exempt providers who wish to improve on the quality continuum. This program, "SAIL Into Quality" is offered both in the Quad Cities and Peoria.

Contact our HCCN director for more information on providers or becoming a provider in the HCCN.


Home Care is right for you if you need:
Child care during non-traditional hours, such as 2nd and 3rd shift, weekends and holidays

Flexible scheduling and extended hours

Small home settings for infant care

Smaller group sizes (Home Child Care Network homes have an average of eight children)

Geographical selection (i.e. a greater selection of care near a parent's home or work)

The ability to keep siblings of different ages together in the same setting

 
Ages Served:
6 weeks through 12 years
 
Licensed Capacity:
Each home has its own licensed capacity
 
Quad Cities Office:
3440 38th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 764-8192
Fax: (309) 764-5922

Peoria Office:
3425 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, IL  61604
Phone: (309) 685-8064
Fax: (309)-685-8095

Personnel:
HCCN Director
HCCN Coordinator Quad Cities
HCCN Coordinator Peoria

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Illinois now offers online orientation for home day care providers wishing to begin the licensing process.  Please follow the link below to access the online orientation:

Online Licensing Orientation