# 89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.6: Section 404.6 Provisions Pertaining to License

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## Section

- **Citation:** 89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.6
- **Heading:** Section 404.6 Provisions Pertaining to License
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 89 SOCIAL SERVICES / CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES / Part 404 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS / Section 404.6 Provisions Pertaining to License

## Text

Section 404
Section 404.6  Provisions
Pertaining to License
a)         A child care institution license is valid for four years
unless revoked by the Department or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee.
b)         The child care institution shall adhere to the provisions
specified on the license.
c)         The following changes in licensing status shall occur only
upon prior approval of the Department:
1)         the age or characteristics of children served;
2)         the licensed capacity; or
3)         the area within the institution used for children.
d)         The license shall not be transferred to another person, or
other legal entity, nor shall it be valid for a name or an address other than
that shown on the license.
e)         The license capacity of the institution shall not be increased
unless the facility is in compliance with licensing standards.
f)         A current license shall be displayed at the institution in an
area visible to the public at all times.
g)         There shall be no fee or charge for the license.
h)         The
institution's code of ethics adopted by the governing body must be at least as stringent
as the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals (published by the Office
of Communications, Department of Children and Family Services, 406 E. Monroe
Street, Station #65, Springfield, Illinois 62701, May 1996, or found on the
Department's website at www.state.il.us/dcfs).

## Nearby sections

- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.1 Section 404.1  Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_1.md)
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- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.5 Section 404.5  Renewal of License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_5.md)
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- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.10 Section 404.10  Finances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_10.md)
- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.11 Section 404.11  The Administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_11.md)
- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.12 Section 404.12  Administrative Coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_12.md)
- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.13 Section 404.13  Child Care Workers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_13.md)
- [89 Ill. Adm. Code 404.14 Section 404.14  Support Personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T89_P404_S404_14.md)

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