# 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20070.2007.10: Section 2007.10 Qualifications for Assistants

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## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20070.2007.10
- **Heading:** Section 2007.10 Qualifications for Assistants
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 23  /  / Part 20070  / Section 2007.10 Qualifications for Assistants

## Text

Section 406
TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
PART 2007 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES
SECTION 2007.10 QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANTS
Section 2007.10
Qualifications for Assistants
a)         Assistants shall have passed the background check in Section 2007.9(a).
b)         Assistants shall be at least 14 years of age and at least 5
years older than the oldest child they supervise. Minor assistants shall be
employed in accordance with 56 Ill. Adm. Code 250 (Illinois Child Labor Law).
c)         Assistants under age 18 shall work under the direct personal
supervision of the caregiver at all times. Direct personal supervision means
the caregiver maintains audible or visual contact with the assistant and
children on the premises at all times.
d)         An assistant 18 years of age or older may accompany children
playing outdoors, and may transport children, if the assistant possesses a
valid driver's license for the vehicle classification that is being used to
transport children and insurance.
e)         Assistants shall provide medical evidence as required by
Section 2007.24(i) that they are free of reportable communicable disease and
physical or mental conditions that could interfere with child care
responsibilities.
f)         The assistant shall be compatible with the caregiver, capable
of following directions, and responsive to supervision.
g)         The child care assistant shall be able to relate well with
children.
(Recodified
from the Department of Children and Family Services (89 Ill. Adm. Code 406)
pursuant to P.A. 103-0594, at 50 Ill. Reg. 9917)

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