Family Child Care Credential

 

The Family Child Care (FCC) Credential is for professionals working as family child care providers or assistants for children ages birth through 12 years. To earn the FCC Credential you will need to have specific levels of training, education, and experience.

To start a Gateways  Family Child Care Credential application:

  1. Complete this paper application, pdf click here (255 KB) .
  2. Please request all official transcripts (if not on file) to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to: 

INCCRRA
1226 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701

Optional: If you have a valid CDA, please email a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To Renew your Gateways Credentials, click here.

Excelerate Program

ExceleRate Illinois helps you prepare children for success in school and life.

It also provides standards, guidelines, resources, and support to help you make sensible changes that lead to better quality outcomes for children.