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At Child Care Answers, we’ve made searching for child care easier than ever.

We help families look for quality child care, preschool, and school-age programs. Our services are free and accessible to all Central Indiana families. In order to provide the most current information to families, our database is updated every six months to reflect the most up-to-date rates, services, and hours.

Your Guide to Child Care

We can help you get started down the road to making this important decision. As you move through the decision process, we offer support to help you understand what factors to consider when choosing care.

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Locating Care

Accessing a list of child care programs.

Our specialists can consult with you on which type of child care will best fit your needs, based on your child’s age or special needs. There are a number of ways for you to get started, depending on your preference and needs. We’re happy to help!

Connect Via Email

One of our Family Specialists can connect with you via email to provide a list of child care programs in your area and answer any questions you might have. Just fill out our Family Information Form so we can learn more about your family's individual needs.

Family Information Form

Call Us

Prefer to chat one-on-one? We will listen to your needs to provide a list of options for child care based on our conversation. We are also available to answer any questions after you call your providers, if you want additional referrals or have any other questions. Please contact us at 317.636.5727.

Choosing Care

Search Online

If you’re a do-it-yourself type of family, you can use Child Care Finder‘s online care search for an immediate list of child care programs in your area. During the search, you can alter any of your requirements to find additional programs as needed.

Child Care Finder

Partnerships

Our partners in Child Care Resource and Referral

the child care resource and referral network

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Factors to Consider

Wondering what to look for in care? We developed a resource designed to walk you through the indicators of high-quality care.

Care for Your Child’s Age Group

Your child has different emotional and developmental needs at various ages and stages. Child Care Answers can offer support and resources for you and your child, throughout each stage of development. We can also refer you to providers that meet your families’ needs, based on the age of your child and the programs they offer for that age group.

Infants & Toddlers

If you need a more personal experience, our Family Support Specialist is available to chat or provide specific resources based on your individual needs.

Connect with a Specialist

Preschool

Looking for a place where your three-, four-, or five-year-old can learn his ABCs, as well as develop socially and emotionally? From full day care to part-time programs, we can match you with the perfect program.

Find a Preschool

Pre-K

You may quality for financial support for your 4 year old through On My Way Pre-K, Indiana’s state funded Pre-K scholarship program. Apply online at Early Ed Connect.

Early Ed Connect

Kindergarten

Sending your “baby” off to Kindergarten can be an emotional process. There are so many options to consider and new situations to navigate, but our resources can help you feel less overwhelmed.

Kindergarten Transition Guide

School-Age Children

Child Care Answers’ help finding care extends beyond early childhood education. If you need before-school, afterschool, or break care for your school-age child, take advantage of our FREE services! If you prefer to chat on the phone, correspond via email, or do an online search, there’s an option for you.

Locate Before & After Care

Inclusive Child Care

Our Family Engagement Specialist offers consultation services and resources to families of children with special needs.

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Upcoming Workshop - Finding Quality Child Care: Where do I start?

November 4, 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.: Join us as we walk through our finding child care referral process, explain Paths to QUALITY, and dive into the types of care you will find in our community.