Data and Reports
Data and research are important tools in helping Child Care Resource and Referral (and our community partners) plan and implement innovative, relevant and responsive programs for children and families in the region. Data is available from the sources listed below. If a community partner needs the information synthesized, we can assist with that if need be.
- Illinois Child Care Resource and Referral System – Child Care Salary Profile for SDA 16
- IECAM
- Regional Reports are available by County, ISBE Region, Birth to Five Action Council Areas, Elementary School District, and Unit School District
- Local Census Information
- Erickson Institute Risk and Reach Report
- Illinois Cares for Kids
- Use the Provider Search tool to find programs near you and learn more about their commitment to quality.
- Illinois Partners for Human Services Annual Report
- Illinois Partners for Human Services Workforce Report
- Illinois Early Learning Council Annual Report
- Illinois Facilities Fund-Access and Quality for Illinois Children: Statewide Early Childhood Education Needs Assessment
- Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership FY2021 Annual Report
- 2023 KIDS report
- 2023 IDHS Child Care Annual report
- 2023 Market Rate Survey
- 2023 Illinois Salary and Staffing Survey
IECAM
The Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) provides a comprehensive picture of early childhood education and care services in Illinois by combining up-to-date demographic information with early childhood program information from state agencies, Head Start, and private sector child care.
It allow you to do special searches and is a valuable source of information for those interested in opening and/or expanding an early childhood program or writing a grant proposal. This valuable resource can be found at:
https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/