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Infant Sleep

Infant Sleep
February 25, 2026
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique […]
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Child Care Credentials and Certifications

Child Care Credentials and Certifications
February 4, 2026
Head Start

Head Start
February 4, 2026
Financial and Social Assistance

Financial and Social Assistance
January 23, 2026

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Mealtime Basics

Mealtime Basics
November 20, 2025
Early Childhood Mental Health

Early Childhood Mental Health
November 15, 2025
Infant Feeding

Infant Feeding
November 7, 2025
Transition to Child Care

Transition to Child Care
October 28, 2025
Inclusive Child Care

Inclusive Child Care
October 15, 2025
Nanny Care

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October 6, 2021
On My Way Pre-K

On My Way Pre-K
August 4, 2021
Finding Child Care

Finding Child Care
July 27, 2021
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
July 26, 2021
Paying for Child Care

Paying for Child Care
July 26, 2021
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Infant Sleep
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique […]
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Child Care Credentials and Certifications
Early childhood credentials and certifications Early childhood credentials and certifications can help you learn more about targeted areas within the field. When you have a credential or certificate, current or potential employers in the early care and education field see you as dedicated to growing in your career. Licensing standards and Paths to QUALITY indicators […]
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Head Start
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them to […]
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Financial and Social Assistance
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique needs. […]
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Using Visual Supports
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique needs. […]
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Mealtime Basics
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique needs. […]
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Early Childhood Mental Health
Your guide to early childhood mental health resources in Hamilton County, Indiana We’re proud to partner with A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care to introduce you to some of the necessary resources to access and navigate behavioral and mental health services. Whether you are a parent of a young child or a child care […]
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Infant Feeding
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique needs. […]
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Transition to Child Care
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them […]
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Inclusive Child Care
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them […]
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Nanny Care
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them […]
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On My Way Pre-K
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them […]
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Finding Child Care
Sometimes, families may come to your child care program that you are unable to serve, whether due to tuition costs, limited enrollment availability, or because your program is not the best fit for their child or family. Feel free to share the below information with families to support their continued child care journey. Indiana 2-1-1 is also a good place for them […]
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Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Child Care Assistance Through CCDF The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that helps low-income families obtain child care so that they may work or continue their education. The purpose of CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care. The CCDF program is administered through the Indiana […]
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Paying for Child Care
As a child care professional, families may look to you for advice about their child both inside and outside of the classroom. Feel free to use the below information to share with families via newsletters, emails, or other opportunities to support them as caregivers themselves. Indiana 2-1-1 is also an easy way to connect families to local organizations to meet their unique needs. […]