LeadCare Illinois is coming back! The program has received funding and will now support child care facilities and schools with free lead-in-water testing and mitigation support. Join the waitlist to be notified when the program reopens.

LeadCare Illinois has received funding to help child care providers and school leaders test and mitigate water where children learn and play. Child care providers are encourage to fill out the form below to join the waitlist and be notified when the program reopens. School leaders interested in joining the waitlist are encouraged to email the LeadCare Illinois team at info@LeadCareIllinois.org.

If you would like to proceed with lead-in-water testing immediately, please contact an IEPA-certified lab to pay out-of-pocket for your lead-in-water testing. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

LeadCare Illinois Waitlist Form

Contact Person
For the child care facility






(Please input your facility name exactly as it appears on your DCFS license. If you are in the process of obtaining your license, list your first and last name in this field).


Child Care Facility Address
List the address where the water samples will be collected



The LeadCare Illinois program is available to all DCFS-licensed child care providers. If you have any questions, please call us at 312-300-7074.


Contact Mailing Address