Great START Wage Supplemental Scale

Great START is available to Assistants, Teachers, Family Child Care Providers, Family Group Home Providers and Directors who work in programs licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS).

All Levels and Options are available for funding.

(1) ECE=Early Childhood Education; CD=Child Development

(2) A=Assistant; FCC=Family Child Care Provider; G=Family Group Provider; T=Teacher; D=Director

• A person is only eligible at a level if their job category is shown in the “Eligibility” column.
• A person will only be eligible at a level if they meet the educational requirements listed at that level.

(3) Wage supplements are paid in six-month increments. Wage Supplements will be pro-rated if you work 15–29 hours per week.

(4) Montessori credentials from American Montessori Society or Association Montessori International.

• All ECE/CD courses must be passed with a “C” or higher.
• Credentials other than those listed may be evaluated to determine eligibility as it applies to your current position.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation service. The Great START office can assist you in locating one of these services.