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Restoring Flexibility in CCDF: Comments on NPRM 0970-AD20
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Restoring Flexibility in CCDF: Comments on NPRM 0970-AD20
January 31, 2026
On January 2, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) entitled “Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).” The NPRM is open for public comment until February 4. We encourage you to consider the information below and submit a comment to make […]
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Your Guide to Understanding Indiana’s CCDF Voucher Changes
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Your Guide to Understanding Indiana’s CCDF Voucher Changes
October 12, 2025
Last Day Q&A: 2024 Highlights
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Last Day Q&A: 2024 Highlights
December 31, 2024
The Impact of Your Story
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The Impact of Your Story
January 4, 2024

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July 18, 2022
Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
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Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
May 15, 2022
Bored kids? Explore board games!
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Bored kids? Explore board games!
April 14, 2022
A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
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A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
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Making a House a Home with Family Projects
November 16, 2021
Coping with Infant Loss
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Coping with Infant Loss
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
June 7, 2021
Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
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Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
May 4, 2021
Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
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Restoring Flexibility in CCDF: Comments on NPRM 0970-AD20
On January 2, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) entitled “Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).” The NPRM is open for public comment until February 4. We encourage you to consider the information below and submit a comment to make […]
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Your Guide to Understanding Indiana's CCDF Voucher Changes
You’ve likely been hearing a lot in the news lately about the crisis surrounding CCDF vouchers and its effect on Hoosier families and child care programs. There are many moving parts and complicated pieces – we hope the below information makes things clearer for you. What is CCDF? Let’s start with the basics. The federal […]
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Last Day Q&A: 2024 Highlights
As we say goodbye to 2024, staff share their favorite day/activity serving central Indiana’s families, child care professionals, and the community-at-large. We even have some fun memories that demonstrate how much we value each other as teammates. Sarah, Community Engagement Specialist My favorite day was Dia Del Ninõ at the Indianapolis Public Library! I LOVED […]
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The Impact of Your Story
Change is woven into the fabric of our lives. Despite this, we can feel deeply stuck in systems that are complex and overwhelming. At least, this is how I felt as a parent of a newborn trying to find and pay for care in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was desperate to find […]
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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”
The family is a child’s introduction to the world. A child’s identity is grounded by their culture and heritage. For families, there is pride and honor in sharing your culture with your child. As they step out of the home and into new environments, like child care, holding onto a family’s culture can become complicated. […]
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Happy Holidays?
Oftentimes, we have high hopes for the holidays. We want to go to all places and do all the things. Just imagine it now – Mariah Carey setting the tone as you are sipping cocoa by the fire, and your little ones are quietly crafting at the table. It will be cozy, magical, and perfect, […]
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Process Art Tips and Tricks from a Former Teacher
I have always found a purpose in art. The creative process provides me with time to think and space to express my feelings; but it wasn’t always that way! Being a bit of a perfectionist, it was hard to let go of the “cookie-cutter” crafts. I wanted so badly to be good at art that […]
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Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
“Are we there yet?” is the phrase I hear over and over in the car – even for a quick five minute drive. So, call me surprised when I hardly heard this during our 11 hour drive to and from the beach for spring break. My kids are four and eight, and this is only […]
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Bored kids? Explore board games!
“I’m boorrrred!” Is that a common refrain in your household? As much as I know how important outdoor play is for young children, let’s be real. Sometimes you just have to give up the fight, especially when you have kids like mine – those who melt in the sun and arrive back home from an […]
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A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
Our male role models in our lives play a special role and offer unique perspectives. For young children, this often starts at home with dads, uncles, and grandfathers! Child Care Answers wanted to learn more about this perspective and had the privilege to interview four dads in our community about their experiences in fatherhood. Share […]
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Making a House a Home with Family Projects
by Family & Communty Engagement Manager, Tom Taylor, and his wife, Jami This November, we will celebrate five years of living in our current home. This is the longest we’ve lived in one place since marrying in 2012. Our house is small and quirky and not in a perfect location, but we’ve been able to […]
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Coping with Infant Loss
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, Family Engagement Specialist Ever since I can remember, I have known two things about myself – I was going to be a teacher and I was going to have a family of my own. One of those dreams came quite naturally, and I have had the privilege to love and […]
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
By Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed., Family Engagement Specialist Summer is filled with opportunities for children and adults to play outdoors. When children begin to explore and interact with nature, these outdoor opportunities begin to transform into learning experiences. As a former preschool teacher, I loved giving the kids a chance to get outdoors to play and learn […]
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Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed, Family Engagement Specialist As an aunt to four quadruplets finishing up fourth grade, I know how much they are looking forward to summer – I bet your kids are too! They are likely excited for a change and to spend time with family. For parents and caregivers, it can be stressful filling […]
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
By Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed., Family Engagement Specialist Summer is filled with opportunities for children and adults to play outdoors. When children begin to explore and interact with nature, these outdoor opportunities begin to transform into learning experiences. Benefits of nature play Natural learning happens when young children play in and with nature. In fact, nature play is beneficial not only for physical growth but […]
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Inspiring your preschoolers to be readers and artists
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, Family Engagement Specialist Even before your little one can read, their journey to becoming a reader begins with you! Story time is more than just fun for children; reading aloud is an essential part of supporting literacy and developing language skills. Encouraging your preschooler to participate in story time The […]