The purpose of this Part is to ensure the safety and well-being of children cared for by non-licensed service providers, or in any child care facility subject to licensing by the Department of Children and Family Services by requiring that the operators of child care facilities and other persons subject to background checks, as defined in this Part, the Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILCS 10], be screened for a history of child abuse or child neglect, a history of sex offender registration, prior criminal convictions, and pending criminal charges.

(Source: Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 6445, effective April 24, 2026)