Child Care Answers

It’s been a great morning already connecting with child care professionals from across the state at the INAEYC conference. If you’re here too, stop by to say hello and spin to win a prize!

CCA’s shared services director, Julie Carey, and fiscal specialist Catrina Smith are at the Opportunities Exchange conference in Minnesota this week, learning all the things to make the Central Indiana Child Care Alliance great!

Looking for just-in-time professional development opportunities? @ECEWebinars are a great place to start! earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar/teache…

On May 19 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m., @InvestHamilton convenes #ChildCare leaders and community partners in #Noblesville for a semi-annual update. They'll share key developments, explore the current child care landscape, and hear directly from you. Register:forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response…

It's child care #ProviderAppreciationDay! Take a minute to say #ThankYouChildCare to all those who have made a difference in your life or helped your special little one learn and grow.

@fishershealth's free health fair is Wednesday! Expectant parents, caregivers, and families with newborns and infants under one year old can chat with us and other local experts. Reserve your spot for car seat inspections and blood donation: health.fishersin.gov/resources/comm…

Federal House bills recently passed to strengthen #ChildCare. Make your voice heard to @SenToddYoung & @SenatorBanks as they advance. 👉SEED Act: ffyf.org/2026/03/25/fir… 👉Cutting Rep Tape on Child Care Providers Act: columbian.com/news/2026/may/… 👉Contact: senate.gov/states/IN/intr…

Child care programs who accept CCDF/OMW voucher - sign and return your Provider Notice of Requirements ASAP: in.gov/fssa/carefinde…. Complete/sign, save as a PDF, and email to paymentquestions@fssa.in.gov. Questions? Contact your CCDF policy consultant: in.gov/fssa/carefinde…

Shine Early Learning is offering a series of virtual communities of practice for child care professionals. Click this link to see your options and register for each: canva.com/design/DAHFFNr…

About half of #ChildCare professionals reported difficulties affording food, according to Stanford University's RAPID survey. Read more: rapidsurveyproject.com/article/hunger… #FoodInsecurity

Applications are now available for high-quality pre-K programming through Indiana’s On My Way Pre-K program. If you have a four-year-old child, simply visit OnMyWayPreK.org and fill out the easy-to-use online application. Apply today! in.gov/fssa/carefinde…

If you care for children in #HamiltonCounty, join us on April 28! We bring #ChildCare professionals together for meaningful conversation, shared learning, and resource exchange to support your program and the families you serve. Register: childcareanswers.typeform.com/to/NAbdNenF

Team CCA volunteered this morning, helping new things grow at Purpose of Life Academy, who does so much to help little ones grow too! Thanks to @uwci for coordinating #GoAllIN and this chance to give back to those who do so much for Indy children and families!

Act now to register for @INfancyOnward 's panel, featuring CCA's very own Anne Gabbert!

@BPC_Bipartisan's "The Economic Necessity of Child Care Infrastructure, Explained" report shares data and reasoning why child care is essential to the U.S. economy. bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/the-…

Preparing to take your #CDA exam? The @cdacouncil has some new resources with sample exam questions to help you study! cdacouncil.org/en/new-cda-exa…

Breaking: Good news for 14,000 children on the CCDF waitlist and a step in the right direction to supporting Indiana's early care and education ecosystem

@WaldenU is offering “Buds, Blossoms, and Belonging: Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood,” on Wednesday. This 60-minute session webinar explores simple, inclusive, nature-based strategies you can use in any early learning environment. Register: join.waldenu.edu/walden-univers…

Countdown to one of the most fun days of the year! Our friends at @WFYI and @indylibrary are hosting Be My Neighbor Day. Bring your little ones to meet Daniel Tiger, dance with 123 Andres, and more! #FamilyFriday

@naeyc's #WeekOfTheYoungChild kicks off on Saturday - have you considered using one of the themes for your classroom activities? Whether you start off on #MusicMonday, end with #FamilyFriday, or everything in between - have fun this week! naeyc.org/events/woyc/pl… #WOYC #WOYC2026