Early Childhood
Steps to Enroll
STEP 1
Call 815-229-2103 to schedule your child’s free screening or visit us for a walk-in screening, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. daily.
Limited seats available each day.
STEP 2
Bring all of the required documents to your child’s screening appointment.
STEP 3
Our placement team will help find the right placement for your child.
Required Documents
Certified Birth Certificate (Original – Not Photocopy)
2 Proofs of Address
Current DHS Medical Card (issued in last 30 days)
Signed and dated lease with rent or deposit receipt (within the last 30 days)
Current Utility Bill (gas, electric, water or other public service bill – within the last 30 days)
Mail received at the current address (only one piece of mail will be accepted – within the last 30 days)
Photo ID
Proof of Household Income (may include any one of the following)
W2 or Tax return documents (all working guardians living in the home)
2 most recent and consecutive pay stubs (all working guardians living in the home)
Proof of public benefits: SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, CCAP, or Medicaid (must be in parent's name)
Developmental Screening is Required (child must be three years old)
*Developmental screenings are not available for walk-ins during RPS fall, winter, and spring breaks.