All ResourcesAs 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.
Child Care is expensive!
It shouldn’t be the only factor in your decision, but for many families, cost of care is an important factor in choosing care. Costs can vary dramatically due to location, size of the program, the age of the child, and the resources made available for the children and staff – among other factors.
Some programs offer sliding scale fees, and there are several financial support options available to central Indiana families, such as:
- Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers. Note: CCDF currently has a waitlist for new families. Read frequently asked questions.
- On My Way Pre-K
- Head Start/Early Head Start
- Tax credits, employer supports, adjustable rates, and more
Keep these options in mind as you conduct your search and consider your budget.
