Senate Sponsors: O'DANIEL. Short description: DAY CARE HOME-NO OF CHILDREN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a "beginning", as defined in the Illinois Administrative Code, caring for children alone may care for a mixed age group consisting of up to 8 children under the age of 12 years. Provides that of the 8 children under the age of 12 years, all 8 children may be under the age of 5 years, but no more than 3 children may be under the age of 24 months. Provides that in addition to these 8 children, a day care home may accept 4 additional children who are attending school full-time if an assistant is present at all times when the school children are present. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status