Child Care Answers

In The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 's recent national survey of child care professionals, we see that razor-thin margins to operate child care businesses are becoming even more problematic. Read more at:https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user-174467/2026_survey_brief.pdf

On , our offices are closed as we celebrate freedom and reflect on the journey toward true equity for all. At CCA, we're committed to ensuring that quality care and education opportunities are accessible to every child and family.

Starting July 15, taxpayers have a limited-time opportunity to pay past-due, eligible taxes and receive a waiver of related penalties, interest, and collection fees. https://www.in.gov/dor/amnesty/

If you or the families you serve are in need of a helping hand, consider visiting with the Indianapolis Public Library's social workers every Monday and Wednesday at the central library office hours. More:

Social Work Services | Indianapolis Public Library Library Social Work staff are here to support you with short term case management through drop-in office hours and scheduled appointments. We connect you to community resources and support equitable access of Library services for all patrons.

If you care for children in , join us on June 23! Connie Young from First Steps will join us to share new materials and what to expect from first steps sessions. Register at childcareanswers.typeform.com/hamconetwork

Check out these options for free meals for Indy kids this summer!

Where kids can get free meals in Indianapolis this summer Use this guide to find free meals in Center, Wayne and Warren townships.

CCA is honored and grateful for the partnership of three great local community foundations: Community Foundation of Boone County, Hendricks County Community Foundation, and Blue River Community Foundation!

Read more about what our future looks like together in Boone, Hendricks, and Shelby Counties! https://communityfoundationbc.org/three-community-foundations-partner-to-strengthen-child-care-access-across-central-indiana/

The74 highlights an interesting paradox: families are struggling to secure affordable care, while some child care programs are operating below capacity. Read more: https://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a-child-care-paradox-families-on-waitlists-centers-underenrolled/

Program directors - are you closed for summer break? Don't forget to update in the provider portal! 👉Verify you don't have any active vouchers assigned during your closure.
👉Report children not attending in the summer by entering their last day of attendance as a future date.
👉Record any closures using the "Closure Days" tab as either paid or non-paid. Do not record closures as absences or off days.

Join Nilou Pariborzi and CCA's Anne Gabbert at one of our upcoming adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) trainings. Learn about their impact on development, learning, and behavior and get strategies to prevent and mitigate trauma. Register at https://childcareanswers.typeform.com/ccapd.