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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, […]

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Head Start

Quality Care for Low-Income Families Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Head Start Programs Programs are available at no cost to children ages birth to five from low-income families. Programs may provide transportation to the centers so enrolled children can participate regularly. Families and children […]

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Becoming an On My Way Pre-K Provider

Sign on to On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) If you have advanced to Level 3 or Level 4 in Paths to QUALITY™, you may consider applying to participate in the On My Way Pre-K initiative. Families who receive these scholarships must choose an OMWPK program, so this is a good way to get your program’s […]

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Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

What is CCDF? The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) helps low-income families obtain child care so they can work, attend training, or continue their education. The purpose of CCDF is to provide low-income families with the financial resources to locate and afford quality child care, as well as increase the availability of these programs. […]

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Paying for Child Care

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 […]

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Financial Assistance

Your Guide to Family Assistance Resources in Central Indiana Here at Child Care Answers, we work to ensure all young children in central Indiana are participating in high-quality early education. This includes working with families with young children in order to access resources, plan for the future, and thrive as a successful family unit – […]

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Funding Your Child Care Business

Opportunities to Financially Support Your Program Although families provide you funds via tuition, you can explore a number of opportunities for additional assistance funding your child care. Read more below for contacts and information.

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Paths to QUALITY™ Program for Child Care Providers

Paths to QUALITY™ is a free, voluntary resource for Indiana child care programs. It offers providers knowledge, training, and coaching, all focused on helping you provide quality child care, preschool, and school-age care. As an early childhood professional, you receive incentives as you advance through each level of care. You can use some incentives to […]

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Options to Help You Afford Preschool

by Marla Segal, Pre-K Project Manager Working in the early childhood field, the most common comment I get from parents is how expensive it is to send their child to preschool. I definitely agree that it can be, but there are a few options that may help. Several of these funding sources for preschool are geared […]

Financial Assistance and Paying for Care

On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK)

Head Start

Becoming an On My Way Pre-K Provider

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

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