Programs
Grow Your Child Care Program With the Right Resources!
Starting or expanding a child care program is an exciting opportunity, and we're here to support you every step of the way! Explore the key opportunities below to enhance your program, attract families and ensure long-term success.
Building Brighter Futures
Paths to QUALITY™ connects professionals like you with the tools and support needed to create high quality learning environments for children. As an early childhood or youth professional, you work hard to ensure that the children in your care are safe, healthy and learning. You play a critical role in children’s ability to succeed. By providing high quality care and education, you are demonstrating your commitment to these children and their long-term success. You are making sure that each child is ready for school and prepared for life, and Paths to QUALITY™ wants to recognize and reward you for that.
Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
OECOSL helps individuals interested in starting an early learning program. Current child care programs can reach out to access technical assistance supports around serving infants and toddlers, school-age children, children with special needs, and children whose primary language is not English, as well as training providers.
Resources for Providers
Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning oversees early child care, education and out-of-school-time programs.
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children
Promoting and supporting quality care and education for all young children, birth through age eight, in Indiana at the local, state and national levels.
Indiana Learning Paths
Welcome to the Indiana-Licensing and Education Access Depot (I-LEAD).
Infancy Onward
Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E)® and/or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (ECMH-E)® by Infancy Onward will verify that an applicant has attained a level of education as specified, participated in specialized in-service trainings, worked with guidance from mentors or supervisors, and acquired knowledge to promote the delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive, relationship-focused services to infants, toddlers, very young children, parents, other caregivers and families.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.
Early Learning Marketplace
Are you a child care provider looking to make an impact? The Early Learning Marketplace connects you with local families, helping you grow your business by easily claiming your listing and advertising your openings.
Marketing Best Practices
Recruiting staff and enrolling families can be tough, but the Marketing Best Practices Guide gives you the tools and knowledge to succeed. From communication to social media, it provides key resources to help your program grow and thrive.
Emerging Provider Experience
Ready to grow your child care program? Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, the Emerging Provider Experience is your one-stop hub for resources and support. From learning essential business skills to navigating Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact on the state's youngest learners. Explore our guide today and turn your child care dreams into reality!
