Child Care Answers

The Indiana Department of Health is seeking 20 child care programs for their new Breastfeeding‑Friendly Childcare Designation pilot. Upon completing requirements, you'll be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in supplies to support infant feeding needs with the option to simultaneously apply for the Wellness Council of Indiana’s Breastfeeding‑Friendly Workplace designation. You'll be expected to complete ~16 hours of independent work and attend 1.5 hours of virtual meetings over four months.

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Contact Kayliegh at [email protected] with questions.

Early Ed Connect and the Parent Provider Portal will be unavailable from Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. EDT through Sunday, May 31 at 11 p.m. To avoid payment delays, complete attendance submissions by then. Attendance you submit afterwards will process in the next payment cycle.

Our offices are closed today as we take time to remember and honor this Memorial Day. We look forward to reconnecting with you when we reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

"Child care costs in Indiana rose by one of the largest amounts of any state since last year. Lending Tree says the annual cost of raising a child in the Hoosier State is $26,576, up 11.7% from 2025."

Cost of raising a child in Indiana up nearly 12% Get the latest business headlines on oil prices, gas taxes, and the cost of raising a child in Indiana. Stay informed with Jane King.

As summer break approaches, consider some of these tips and resources to support your child's mental health through changing routines and relationships. https://keepindianalearning.org/student-mental-health-over-summer-break/

Last week was a busy one for CCA! Mollie and Lane met up with our friend Kelsey from Early Learning Indiana at the Women's Health at Work Forum on Thursday. Thanks to the organizer for bringing child care as a workforce strategy to the forefront and giving us an opportunity to learn more about parental leave, lactation support, mental health, dual roles: caregiving/career, and menopause at work.

Need PD credits or want to brush up on your ECE skills? Browse our new professional development hub to see trainings from local and national experts, including CCA! https://childcareanswers.org/pd

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