How Fees are Determined:

Fees for enrollment in Step By Step programs are based on a child's age and the number of days they are enrolled. Please e-mail or call us for more information on payment plans and the sibling discount.

View Your Account:

Log in today! Go to myprocare.com and enter your email address (the email you have on file with Step By Step). There you may view your account balance, change your contact information and more.
- You will be unable to pay your bill at this website, please continue to go to www.sbschild.com to make a payment.

Pay Online

To pay your childcare fees by typing in your child's program. Specify your payment amount in the item box, click continue, and follow the steps on the screen.
Be sure to print your receipt. If you have any questions, please stop by your center office.
You do not need to notify the center when you have paid via our website as we will receive an e-mail notifying us of your payment. The amount paid will be credited to your account within 2 days.
Please pay only once, then check your email for confirmation.

Tired of Having to make Monthly Payments?

Complete this form to set up automatic Monthly withdraws. You can email to your Program Director or drop off at the center. Alton- stepbystepalton@sbcglobal.net Bethalto- bethaltosbs@sbcglobal.net Bethalto Latchkey- sbslatchkey@sbcglobal.net Brighton- brightonsbs@sbcglobal.net Brighton Latchkey- brightonsbslk@sbcglobal.net

Childcare Assistance

We do encourage ALL families to check the to see if they might be eligible for help paying for Child Care. DHS provides a sliding scale based on family income. This link will give you an estimate on how much childcare will cost you each month. Both parents must be working or attending school to qualify. If you think you might be eligible, please click on the link below for your county to request an application.
Click To See If You Qualify

Eligibility Calculator

Please Click this link to check your eligibility http://www.dhs.state.il.us/applications/ChildCareEligCalc/eligcalc.html
Assistance Information:
Click your county below to access the appropriate website
901 South Spring StreetSuite BSpringfield, IL 6207041-800-676-2805
510 Main Street, Suite 610WCU Building 6th FloorQuincy, IL 623011-800-782-7318
2133 Johnson RoadGranite City, IL 62040 1-800-467-9200