Early Learning Indiana

Looking for a better way to onboard educators who are new to the field—or help current team members grow their skills and confidence?

At A Child’s World Too, the Classroom Ready program has helped multiple educators build their knowledge, strengthen their practice and grow as leaders in the classroom.

Learn more about how this free program can support your team: https://earlylearningin.org/providers/classroomready/

Early math starts long before kindergarten! ✨

We had a fantastic morning at Expert Voices: Exploring Numeracy: A Mathematical Journey for Infants to Pre-K Children with Dr. Ryan Flessner at The Butler University College of Education and Human Development. Educators explored hands-on strategies for supporting young children's mathematical thinking through play, exploration and everyday experiences.

Building strong numeracy skills in the early years helps lay the foundation for future learning, problem-solving, and confidence. Thank you to everyone who joined us and is helping make math meaningful for Indiana's youngest learners!

Are you an early learning professional looking to grow your practice?

If you are looking to deepen your skills and make an even bigger difference for the children in your classrooms, Early Learning Indiana has learning opportunities on the horizon — and we don't want you to miss out.

Stay informed. Stay inspired. Stay connected.

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Multiple Early Learning Indiana and Day Early Learning team members shared their expertise at the Indiana AEYC Conference earlier this month. They led engaging sessions on topics including Classroom Ready, using music in the classroom and building community.

We’re proud to see our team represented at this annual conference that brings together early childhood education professionals from across the state.

Calling all early childhood educators! 📚✨

Thanks to support from United Way of Central Indiana, eligible early childhood educators are invited to attend the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Conference — FREE of charge!

Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Event Center in Plainfield, IN for a day of inspiration, learning and connection.

Participants will enjoy:
✅ Engaging keynote and breakout sessions
✅ Practical classroom strategies and resources
✅ Networking opportunities with educators across Central Indiana
✅ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
✅ Professional development hours

This opportunity is available for organizations located in:
📍 Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.

Register today: https://earlylearningin.org/early-childhood-educator-professional-development-conference/

Last week, children at our Day Early Learning and partner sites were excited to receive snack packs from the United Way of Central Indiana and Eli Lilly and Company.

Thank you for supporting our students and families!

Last week, we hosted the final session of our latest Ready to Lead cohort in partnership with the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood.

This session focused on the critical role strong leadership plays in early childhood education and gave participants the opportunity to reflect on their leadership styles, values and strategies for leading with confidence and integrity.

We’re committed to supporting and strengthening the early childhood workforce by investing in professional development opportunities that empower leaders across our field. Thank you to the dedicated group of early childhood professionals for taking the time to participate in this series.

Join Early Learning Indiana for an upcoming in-person Expert Voices session:

Exploring Numeracy: A Mathematical Journey for Infants to Pre-K Children

Led by Dr. Ryan Flessner of Butler University, this interactive professional development experience will help educators explore early numeracy development through hands-on learning strategies and practical classroom applications.

📍 At Butler University
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Participants will also receive a FREE materials kit connected to the session content!

Space is limited to 75 participants and spots will fill quickly — sign up by May 21: https://bit.ly/3RgnJiN

This week, early learning leaders from across the state gathered at Newfields for our Building Impact convening — a day centered on creativity, collaboration and strengthening leadership in early education.

Through immersive museum experiences, participants explored literacy identities, storytelling, observational drawing, documenting learning and using data to better support every learner.

Strong leadership in early childhood education helps create environments where children, educators and families thrive. Through Building Impact, we continue investing in leaders who foster meaningful learning experiences and lasting impact in their communities.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an inspiring day of learning and connection.

Today, we welcomed Michelle Kang, Chief Executive Officer of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Dr. Hanan Osman, CEO and Executive Director of Indiana AEYC, to one of our Day Early Learning schools.

During their visit, they met with our CEO, Erin Kissling, witnessed engaging learning in classrooms and discussed our shared commitment to supporting children, families and the early childhood workforce through high-quality early learning experiences.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with leaders who are championing children, families and the early childhood workforce at both the state and national levels.