Start Your Child Care Search
Partners at Indiana 211 offer information to empower families, like yours, in their search for the highest-quality learning experiences for their children. This is a free and confidential service. They do not recommend or endorse any one provider, but they will provide you with the resources and information you will need to choose a program that is the best fit for you and your family. It’s recommend that you use the Child Care Finder website to check inspection reports and visit any potential provider before enrolling your child.
Resources to Help in Your Child Care Search:
Paths to QUALITY™
Indiana’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. For parents seeking child care, Paths to QUALITY provides a simple system to identify the level of care a program offers, from basic health and safety standards at Level 1 to the highest standards for early care and education at Level 4. Paths to QUALITY makes your child care search easy!
- It provides a simple system to help you identify the level of care a program offers.
- It assures you that your child will be healthy, safe, and learning.
- It helps you locate the right program for your child.
All programs participating in Paths to QUALITY:
- Have made a voluntary commitment to improve the quality of the child care and early education they provide
- Meet standards designed to support your child’s healthy growth and development
- Are visited annually to verify the level of care and education they are providing
- Receive coaching and incentives as they advance through the levels of quality
To learn more about Paths to QUALITY, click here.
Understanding the Types of Care in Indiana
Which type of care best fits your child and family? Visit Brighter Futures Indiana to compare the types of care and decide what is right for you.
Brighter Futures Indiana
Brighter Futures Indiana offers information to empower families, like yours, in their search for the highest quality learning experiences for their children. While here, you can explore resources to expand your knowledge about supporting your little learner both at home and while in care. Don’t forget to check out the activities and teachable moments for ideas that you can act on at home! These resources are here to support you in your journey as your child’s first and best teacher. Visit Brighter Futures Indiana for more information or call 800-299-1627.
Child Care Aware of America
We understand that you might be anxious or overwhelmed by your child care search. Fortunately, we can give you the tools to be confident through the process. Explore the link to understand what to look for in your child care search, the types care available, and more. Visit Child Care Aware of America for more information.
