For Providers
As an early learning provider in our community, YOU play a critical role for our families. By offering quality care and educational experiences, not only do you make a significant impact on our community’s prosperity, you nurture the next generation of leaders and thinkers!
- Childcare licensing consultants and supports for Pulaski County: To find your local licensing consultant, OECOSL partner or CCDF policy consultant click here and search for your county.
- Early Learning Exchange: This is an online community where you can discuss opportunities and address challenges in early learning with your peers. The Exchange also offers professional development opportunities you need to complete your state requirements.
- Hoosier Milestones: Hoosier Milestones is an Indiana Early Learning coalition advocating for stronger early‑childhood policy and better access to quality care. This resource gives YOU a voice in our statehouse and keeps you informed about legislation. Join Hoosier Milestones today and give all providers a unified voice in shaping the system that affects your work.
- Please see additional resources below .
For Emerging Providers
Curious to know what it is like to own and operate your own childcare business? Want to talk to a current in-home or center-based provider in the area? We can help! Let us connect you with a local mentor . Contact us today.
Visit Bright Futures Indiana click “Get Started.” This form will get you connected to licensing consultants who will help guide you through the process.
Still have questions? Contact: oecoslemergingprovidersupport@fssa.in.gov
Here is the State's checklist for becoming a childcare provider.
Other Resources
- First Steps: Steps: First Steps is Indiana’s early intervention program that provides services to children from birth to their third birthday who have developmental delays or disabilities.
- CCDF Policy Manual:The CCDF Policy Manual is a helpful guide that explains the rules for providers who accept CCDF vouchers. It walks through basic expectations like health and safety, attendance, and paperwork, so providers know how to stay in good standing with the program.
- Child 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.
- I-Lead:I-LEAD (Indiana Licensing & Education Access Depot) is the mandatory online portal for Indiana child care providers to manage licensing, background checks, and professional development.