Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 377.6
Any facility, program or agency otherwise exempt from licensure may apply for a child care license if such a license is required in order to qualify for a governmental benefit. Such entities shall be licensed upon compliance with licensing standards prescribed in the Department's administrative rules for the type of facility for which they seek licensure.
(Source: Amended at 9 Ill. Reg. 11282, effective July 15, 1985)