ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
PART 404 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS
SECTION 404.24 BACKGROUND CHECKS


 

Section 404.24  Background Checks

 

a)         The governing body of the child care institution or maternity center shall ensure that all prospective and current employees and other individuals subject to a background check submit to fingerprinting, authorize a background check and otherwise meet the requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks).

 

b)         As a condition of issuance or renewal of a license by the Department, the institution shall require persons subject to background checks to furnish information on any offenses (other than a minor traffic violation) for which they have been convicted in accordance with the standards set forth in the 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.

 

(Source:  Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 11914, effective July 28, 2026)