| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 1, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 1, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/07/01/can-illinois-newest-state-agency-improve-early-childhood-services-officials-hope-so |
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Parents in Illinois who have long navigated a fragmented system to find daycare,
preschool and other early childhood services can now look under one roof for the
assistance they need.
That’s due to the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood, which officially
launched Wednesday with the aim [ _o...