On My Way Pre-K

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What is On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK)?

OMWPK provides grants for four-year-olds from low-income families, so they may have access to high-quality Pre-K programs the year before they begin kindergarten. The program is flexible and is built around the needs of families, offering options for full-day or partial-day programs. To participate in the program, your child must turn four years old by August 1st of the upcoming school year in order to qualify.

Connecting with your local intake office

Maximus is the intake agency for Central Indiana for both Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers and the OMWPK grants. Visit their website to chat directly with an intake agent, review and download required documents, find your local office, and learn more about the enrollment process.

Navigating supports for your family

Child Care Answers can support you throughout the entire process, from understanding eligibility requirements to applying and choosing a child care program that will accept your voucher or scholarship–we are here to help!

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The new, easy-to-complete online application will ask you all the questions needed to see if you are eligible. Below are some basic eligibility guidelines, however, if funding remains, there may be a limited number of scholarships available for families just over the income guidelines.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for OMWPK, your child must turn four on or before August 1st of the incoming school year and you must meet the eligibility and income guidelines.

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Early Ed Connect is your one-stop-shop to apply online for OMWPK.

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Questions

For questions about the OMWPK program, connect directly with a Pre-K Project Manager.

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How Do I Apply?

To qualify for On My Way Pre-K, you must:

Be working or going to school, have a referral from DCS, or have a referral from a TANF/IMPACT caseworker
Be within federal income guidelines
Have proof of identity for all family members
Live in the State of Indiana
Have less than one million dollars in assets
The children who receive CCDF help must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified legal alien

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How Do I Apply?

Apply online through Early Ed Connect

Early Ed Connect is your one-stop-shop to apply online for On My Way Pre-K and CCDF in Indiana. With the online application, you will know immediately whether you pre-qualify or not. Families engaged with IMPACT and the Department of Child Services may need a referral from their caseworker to begin the application process.

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How Do I Apply?

Navigating the Waitlist

If you pre-qualify, you will be put on the waitlist. You will be contacted when your name has been “pulled” and you are eligible to complete the process. Since OMWPK operates on a school year schedule, families are typically contacted in the summer for an August start date. Once your name has been pulled from the waitlist, you will be contacted by Maximus (by phone, email, text, and/or mail) with more information regarding next steps.

To check your status, click the below button to email Maximus. Include your full name and the full name(s) of your child(ren) so they can quickly find your information in their system.

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How Do I Apply?

What happens next?

Once your name has been pulled off the waitlist and you have an active voucher, you will need to complete the enrollment process.

Schedule a phone interview/orientation session online with Maximus.
Gather and submit all required documents online.
Find a participating program and have them complete and submit the provider form.

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Virtual Office Hours

Starting on Monday, January 4, 2021, in an effort to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of their clients and providers, Maximus will be conducting daily office hours virtually through Microsoft Teams. Monday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. - Noon

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What is On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK)?

Connecting with your local intake office

Navigating supports for your family

Paying for Care

Eligibility

Apply Online

Questions

To qualify for On My Way Pre-K, you must:

Apply online through Early Ed Connect

Navigating the Waitlist

What happens next?

Virtual Office Hours

Your Guide to Child Care Financial Assistance

Your Guide to Paying for Child Care

Learn more about financially supporting your family.

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