# 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20090.2009.25: Section 2009.25 Provisions Pertaining to Permits > Illinois · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P20090_S2009_25 ## Section - **Citation:** 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20090.2009.25 - **Heading:** Section 2009.25 Provisions Pertaining to Permits - **Jurisdiction:** Illinois - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 23 / / Part 20090 / Section 2009.25 Provisions Pertaining to Permits ## Text Section 408 TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PART 2009 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES SECTION 2009.25 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITS Section 2009.25  Provisions Pertaining to Permits a)         A permit shall not be issued until: 1)         The application for licensure has been completed and signed by the applicants and all parts of the initial application requirements have been submitted to the Department; 2)         The background checks required by Section 2009.40 have been completed and the results of the background check have been received for the operator of the group day care home; 3)         Character references have been requested regarding the primary caregivers, and at least 2 favorable references have been received; 4)         Medical reports as required in Section 2009.35(f) have been received by the Department for all caregivers and assistants; 5)         The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first-aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 2009.35 (i); 6)         A personal visit to the home by a licensing representative has been completed.  The purpose of this visit is to determine compliance with all the licensing requirements except the requirements for remaining character references, medical examination reports, and well water tests compliance that may be complied with within the 6 month period covered by the permit.  However, when well water tests are required, applicants must agree to boil all drinking and cooking water and to provide only bottled water for children under 15 months of age until the test results are received; 7)         Proof of public liability insurance as required by Section 2009.35 well water tests compliance that may be complied with within the 6 month period covered by the permit.  However, when well water tests are required, applicants must agree to boil all drinking and cooking water and to provide only bottled water for children under 15 months of age until the test results are received; 7)         Proof of public liability insurance as required by Section 2009.35 (j) (such proof may consist of, but is not limited to, a copy of an insurance policy, binder or certificate; or a letter from the insurance carrier); 8)         Plan developed for emergency medical care as required by Section 2009.70; 9)         Furnishings and equipment have been acquired for the number of children to be served during the 6 month permit period in accordance with Appendices C and D; 10)        Medical reports and character references are on file for employed staff at the home; 11)        A written fire safety inspection and approval has been completed in accordance with Section 2009.10(c); and 12)        A written plan has been submitted to the licensing representative that indicates that requirements for a license shall be met within the 6 month permit period. b)         A permit shall not be issued retroactively. c)         A permit shall not be transferred to another person or other legal entity. d)         A permit shall not be valid for a name or address different from the name and address shown on the issued permit. e)         A permit shall not be renewable. f)         A current permit shall be prominently displayed in the group day care home at all times while the home is operating under a permit. g)         A license shall be issued at any time within the 6 month period covered by the permit provided that the group day care home achieves and maintains compliance with the Department's licensing standards. h)         The group day care home shall adhere to the provisions or restrictions specified on the permit. i)          There shall be no fee or charge for the permit. ## Nearby sections - [23 Ill. 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Code 20090.2009.55 Section 2009.55 Substitutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P20090_S2009_55.md) - [23 Ill. Adm. Code 20090.2009.60 Section 2009.60 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P20090_S2009_60.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P20090_S2009_25. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.