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 (709 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 (432 KB)
- pdf Silver Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement - Spanish (438 KB)
- pdf Silver Circle of Quality NAFCC Accreditation Path Supplement (438 KB)
Gold
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement (466 KB)
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality Assessment Path Supplement - Spanish (515 KB)
- pdf Gold Circle of Quality NAFCC Accreditation Path Supplement (928 KB)