Child Care Answers

From a study by Michigan State University: “Proximity to child care providers is significantly associated with lower labor force participation for female workers and parents of young children.” How has travel time to child care affected you? MSU's study: mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/8…

Each Indiana community is unique in its needs and opportunities. If you're looking to make a difference and learn from others who have created solutions in their own communities, visit our Community Help Guide. childcareanswers.org/community

Child care programs - apply by April 10 to receive up to $10,000 to stabilize your staffing and educator well-being from @uwci. impactportal.uwci.org/s/empower-to-e…

Join us for the next Hamilton County Child Care Network event for all #HamiltonCounty #ChildCare professionals on March 31. Enjoy meaningful conversation, shared learning, and resource exchange to support your program and the families you serve. RSVP: childcareanswers.typeform.com/to/NAbdNenF?ty….

Join us in welcoming our new intern, Fern! We're thrilled to have her on board and to be a small part of her journey to learn more about advocacy.

#PreschoolTeachers - Purdue's SHINE lab wants to hear from you! Complete their survey at redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=A34… to share about #SocialEmotional well-being. You'll receive $30 for completing the survey with potential for an additional $40 if selected for an interview.

The NCAA Men's Final Four is coming to Indy, and you can your little ones can be a part of the action! Check out your chance to participate in the Dribble, where you could receive a T-shirt, basketball, and entry to the Final Four Fan Fest. ncaa.com/mens-final-fou… #FamilyFriday

Child care professionals: here's your chance to shape future professional development opportunities! Fill out our survey at bit.ly/ccapd to tell us more about training topics, format, and timing that works best for you. @EarlyLearningIN @BuildingBlocks @casy_terrehaute

Thanks to #bipartisan support of House bill 1177, more employers can now access significant tax credits to bolster their financial support of child care programs for their employees. Learn more on our blog at childcareanswers.org/hea1177. #HEA1177 #ChildCareWorks #EmployerChildCare

Happy CACFP week - let's celebrate the child and adult food program in central Indiana's child care programs! We’re proud to be part of a community that’s #StirringUpGoodness for children through healthy meals in child care programs. @NationalCACFP #CACFPWeek

St. Gianna's Families is offering financial assistance to working moms to help with the cost of child care. Apply now through May 1! stgiannasfamilies.com/apply-now #FamilyFriday #ChildCareAssistance

In #Indianapolis, #ChildCareCosts are 68% higher than an average family's rent. cbsnews.com/news/child-car…

An early childhood education (ECE) degree can prepare you to: 👉 Start a child care business 👉 Change careers to ECE 👉 Grow in your current role 👉 Secure a promotion 👉 Expand your ECE career beyond the classroom Learn more: childcareanswers.org/resources/degr….

Child care professionals - here's your chance to shape future professional development opportunities! Fill out our survey at bit.ly/ccapd to tell us more about training topics, format, and timing that works best for you.

If you haven't registered your school-ager for summer care yet, the time is NOW! Peek at options for your little learner's unique interests and visit our blog for what's going on in your community: https//childcareanswers.org/summer2026. #FamilyFriday #SummerCamp #CentralIndiana

Growing as a leader in early care and education? IU Indy's 14-month masters/licensure programs in urban education leadership could be a good fit. Join one of the interest sessions on March 10 (Register at iu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…) or April 7 (Register: go.iu.edu/8wAH).

Are you a parent to a soon-to-be #FirstSteps graduate? Learn more about what's next from @INfancyOnward next Thursday night.

Dream Center Indianapolis is now accepting applications for their next Pathways program cohort. A 26-week program starting in April, it helps single moms overcome financial barriers and create paths to sustainable employment. Learn more & apply by 3/27: dc-indy.org/apply.

Ever wish that babies could just tell you when they are sleepy? Well, they do! Be on the lookout for these physical cues to understand when it's tie to lay your infant down for a nap or bedtime. Get more sleep tips at childcareanswers.org/resources/infa…. #InfantSleep #FamilyFriday #SleepCues

In a new report from @BrookingsInst, we're learning about the direct impact that delayed access to CCDF vouchers has on America's families. More: the74million.org/zero2eight/fam…