To apply to ExceleRate Illinois you must complete the Licensed Family Child Care and Group Home Application and appropriate supplement based on the Circle of Quality you choose.
Licensed Family Child providers, please review the pdf Family Child Care Standards Overview (706 KB) .
Please use the checklists available to help you prepare for application and assessment.
View the ExceleRate Application Instructions video below for detailed instructions. All licensed programs must complete this application and the appropriate supplement below.
Licensed Family Child Care and Group Home Application
Licensed Family Child Care and Group Home Application Spanish
Bronze
No supplement is needed for the Bronze Circle of Quality, complete and mail the Licensed Family Child Care and Group Home Application only.
Silver
- pdf Silver Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement (456 KB)
- pdf Silver Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement - Spanish (467 KB)
- pdf Silver Circle of Quality NAFCC Accreditation Path Supplement (440 KB)
Gold
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement (492 KB)
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement - Spanish (512 KB)
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality NAFCC Accreditation Path Supplement (548 KB)