High Quality Child Care
Finding quality child care shouldn't be a hassle. Early Learning Marketplace is transforming how families connect with early learning programs. The easy-to-use platform lets you:
Search for child care programs near you
Filter by your specific needs (age group, schedule, services, and more)
Say goodbye to endless internet searches and frustrating dead ends. Get started today and find the right care for your child—quickly, easily, and confidently.
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Make the process of finding affordable high-quality childcare easier with this free checklist. Use it to evaluate and compare child care options with confidence.
Paying for Care
**As of 2024, OECOSL has a waitlist for new CCDF or OMWPK applicants. Please still apply to be added to the waitlist**
Child Care and Development Fund and On My Way PreK programs are designed to ensure families have equal access to quality childcare. Vouchers are provided on a sliding income scale, which is also dependent on the number of children in a family. To register, contact Brightpoint:
Some employers offer dependent care FSA plans or stipends. Check with your HR department for information. Be sure to ask them about Co-Share.Â
Some childcare providers offer tuition subsidies or scholarships -inquire with your provider.
Financial Aid Options
Indiana Co-Share Program
Through the Co-Share pilot, the cost of child care is shared between the employer and employee. It's operated through the Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition (NEIECC).
To learn more please contact Pulaski County Early Learning NetworkÂ
Contact UsHeadstart
Head Start is a federally funded early childhood program for children from birth to age five and their families. It provides early learning opportunities, health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, and family support services. The goal of Head Start is to support children’s growth and school readiness while partnering with families to promote long-term success.
Enroll TodayCCDF/ On My Way PreK
CCDF (Child Care and Development Fund) is a federal program that helps eligible families afford child care. The funding is paid directly to approved child care providers to help cover the cost of care for children.
On My Way Pre-K is Indiana’s state-funded preschool program for 4-year-olds. It helps families pay for high-quality pre-K so children are better prepared for kindergarten, with a focus on early learning, social skills, and school readiness.
Apply NowDependent Care Flexible Spending Account
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is an employer-sponsored benefit letting you use pre-tax money for eligible care expenses (like daycare, preschool, summer camp, or eldercare) so you (and your spouse, if married) can work, reducing your taxable income and saving you money.
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