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Finding Child Care

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Care & Education Options

At Child Care Answers, we’re committed to helping you find care, in a way that works for you.

Our partners and in-house 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 us to help your search, depending on your preference and needs. Browse the options below to get started!

Locating Care

Which option works best for you?

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Request Form

Complete the online request form (powered by our partners at Brighter Futures Indiana) so we can learn more about your family's individual needs and one of our family specialists will connect with you via email to provide a list of child care programs in your area.
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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.
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Search Online

If you’re a do-it-yourself type of family, you can use Indiana 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 Tool
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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.
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Finding Quality Child Care: Where do I start?

Learn about ways we can help you find child care, what we mean by Paths to QUALITY, and dive into the types of care you will find in our central Indiana community.

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 and Toddlers

If you need a more personal experience, our family specialists are available to chat or provide specific resources based on your individual needs. Fill out the online request form (powered by Brighter Futures Indiana) to submit your request.
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.
Indy Preschool Guide

Pre-K

You may quality for financial support for your four-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-Aged Children

Child Care Answers’ help finding care extends beyond early childhood education. If you need before care, after care or break care for your school-aged 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 and After Care

Inclusive Child Care

Our family specialists offer consultation services and resources to families of children with special needs. Fill out the online request form (powered by Brighter Futures Indiana) to connect.
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