Quality childcare may cost you nothing. We accept CCAP.
Windy City Academy is proud to be an approved CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) provider. CCAP is an Illinois state program that helps eligible working families pay for childcare, and for many families it covers 100% of the cost. If you work, go to school, or are in a job training program, you may qualify. Don't let cost be the reason your child misses out on high-quality early learning.
Who qualifies for CCAP
You may be eligible if all of these are true:
- You live in Illinois
- You work, attend school, or are in an approved job training program
- Your child is under 13
- Your household income falls within the state's limits (the limits are higher than most families expect — check before assuming you make too much)
Eligibility rules and income limits are set by the State of Illinois and can change. Check the current requirements at getchildcareil.org, or call us and we'll help you figure it out.
How to apply
- 1
Check your eligibility at getchildcareil.org.
Takes a few minutes.
- 2
Complete the CCAP application through Act for Children.
That's the agency that processes applications for Cook County.
- 3
List Windy City Academy as your provider.
We'll handle our side of the paperwork.
Not sure? Just call.
The application can feel intimidating, and plenty of families give up before starting. Don't. Our enrollment team has walked many parents through it. Call us and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth applying.
We'll do the CCAP paperwork with you. Bring your documents, and our enrollment team will sit with you and complete the application together — no charge, whether or not you enroll with us.
Paying without CCAP
Private-pay families are welcome in every program.
Contact us for current rates: (708) 843-3358. We'll share tuition, registration fees, and any sibling discounts when you call or tour.
New to the program? Read the complete Illinois CCAP guide, or compare every free childcare path in Illinois.
Contact us for current rates →Frequently asked questions
- We'll do the CCAP paperwork with you. Bring your documents, and our enrollment team will sit with you and complete the application together — no charge, whether or not you enroll with us.
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